1972 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
The 1972 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972.
Incumbent Republican Governor Walter R. Peterson Jr. was defeated for renomination in the Republican primary.
Republican nominee Meldrim Thomson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Roger J. Crowley with 41.38% of the vote.Primary elections
s were held on September 12, 1972.Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
- Robert J. Crowley, Democratic
- Malcolm McLane, Independent, Mayor of Concord
- Meldrim Thomson Jr., Republican
Results
