1962 United States Senate election in New Hampshire

The 1962 United States Senate election in New Hampshire took place on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican Senator Norris Cotton won re-election to a second full term.

1962 United States Senate election in New Hampshire

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NomineeNorris CottonAlfred Catalfo Jr.
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote134,03590,444
Percentage59.71%40.29%

County results

Cotton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Catalfo:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Norris Cotton
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Norris Cotton
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Alfred Catalfo Jr., attorney[1]

Results

Democratic primary results[2][3][4]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticAlfred Catalfo Jr. 22,402 100.00
Total votes22,402 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2][3][4][6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanNorris Cotton (Incumbent) 87,445 94.42
RepublicanNorman A. LePage5,1675.58
Total votes92,612 100.00

General election

Results

1962 United States Senate election in New Hampshire[7][8][9][10][11]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanNorris Cotton (Incumbent) 134,035 59.71
DemocraticAlfred Catalfo Jr.90,44440.29
Majority43,59119.42
Turnout224,479
Republican hold

See also

References

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