The 1962 United States Senate special election in New Hampshire took place on November 6, 1962, to elect a U.S. Senator to complete the unexpired term of Senator Styles Bridges, who died on November 26, 1961. New Hampshire Attorney General Maurice J. Murphy Jr. was appointed on December 7, 1961, by Governor Wesley Powell to fill the vacancy until a special election could be held.
Murphy placed third in the Republican primary, being defeated by Congressman Perkins Bass, who went on to be defeated in the general election by Democratic nominee former Mayor of Laconia, Thomas J. McIntyre. Democrats won this seat for the first time since 1912. It is the last time where an incumbent Senator placed third or worse in a primary until the 2026 United States Senate election in Louisiana.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.
Democratic primary Candidates Thomas J. McIntyre, former Mayor of Laconia, New Hampshire and Democratic nominee for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in 1954
Results
Republican primary Candidates Perkins Bass, incumbent U.S. Representative Doloris Bridges, widow of Styles Bridges Chester Earl Merrow, incumbent U.S. Representative Maurice J. Murphy Jr., incumbent United States Senator
Results
General election Results
See also 1962 United States Senate elections
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