1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962
 
Nominee John W. King John Pillsbury
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 135,481 94,567
Percentage 58.89% 41.11%

King:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Pillsbury:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90-100%
Tie:      50%

Governor before election

Wesley Powell
Republican

Elected Governor

John W. King
Democratic

The 1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic nominee John W. King defeated Republican nominee John Pillsbury with 58.89% of the vote. This was the first time since 1922 that a Democrat was elected Governor of New Hampshire.