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 Primary elections were held on September 12, 1972.
Democratic primary Candidates Carmen C. Chimento Roger J. Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor in 1970 Robert E. Raiche, state representative
Results
Republican primary Candidates Elmer E. Bussey, perennial candidate Lucien R. Doucet James Koromilas, state senator Walter R. Peterson Jr., incumbent governor Meldrim Thomson Jr., American Independent Party candidate for governor in 1970
Results
General election Candidates Robert J. Crowley, Democratic Malcolm McLane, Independent, mayor of Concord Meldrim Thomson Jr., Republican
Results
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