1944 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1944 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Republican nominee Charles M. Dale defeated Democratic nominee James J. Powers with 53.11% of the vote.

1944 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1942November 7, 19441946 →
 
NomineeCharles M. DaleJames J. Powers
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote115,799102,232
Percentage53.11%46.89%

County results
Dale:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Powers:      50-60%

Governor before election

Robert O. Blood
Republican

Elected Governor

Charles M. Dale
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on July 11, 1944.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanCharles M. Dale 29,190 59.01
RepublicanRobert O. Blood (incumbent)20,27540.99
Total votes49,465 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Charles M. Dale, Republican
  • James J. Powers, Democratic

Results

1944 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanCharles M. Dale 115,799 53.11%
DemocraticJames J. Powers102,23246.89%
Majority13,567
Turnout218,031
Republican holdSwing

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