1942 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1942 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Republican Robert O. Blood defeated Democratic nominee William J. Neal with 52.18% of the vote.

1942 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1940November 3, 19421944 →
 
NomineeRobert O. BloodWilliam J. Neal
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote83,76676,782
Percentage52.18%47.83%

County results
Blood:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Neal:      50-60%

Governor before election

Robert O. Blood
Republican

Elected Governor

Robert O. Blood
Republican

General election

Candidates

  • Robert O. Blood, Republican
  • William J. Neal, Democratic

Results

1942 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanRobert O. Blood (incumbent) 83,766 52.18%
DemocraticWilliam J. Neal76,78247.83%
Majority6,984
Turnout160,548
Republican holdSwing

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