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The 1948 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Republican nominee Sherman Adams defeated Democratic nominee Herbert W. Hill with 52.21% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1948.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sherman Adams | 39,094 | 83.59 | |
| Republican | John R. McIntire | 7,673 | 16.41 | |
| Total votes | 46,767 | 100.00 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sherman Adams | 116,212 | 52.21% | ||
| Democratic | Herbert W. Hill | 105,207 | 47.27% | ||
| Progressive | Irma C. Otto | 1,152 | 0.52% | ||
| Majority | 11,005 | ||||
| Turnout | 222,571 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
