1968 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
The 1968 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968.
Incumbent Democratic Governor John W. King retired to run for the U.S. Senate.
Republican nominee Walter R. Peterson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Emile R. Bussiere with 52.53% of the vote.Primary elections
s were held on September 10, 1968.Democratic primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
- Emile R. Bussiere, Democratic
- Walter R. Peterson Jr., Republican
Results