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 Primary elections were held on September 10, 1968.
Democratic primary Candidates Emile R. Bussiere, State's attorney for Hillsborough County Vincent P. Dunn, New Hampshire Bank Commissioner Austin F. Quinney, former member of the Executive Council John D. Shea, former State Representative Henry P. Sullivan, State Senator
Results
Republican primary Candidates Elmer E. Bussey, perennial candidate Edward H. Cullen, member of the Executive Council Fred Fletcher, member of the Executive Council Stuart Hancock, former State Representative Walter R. Peterson Jr., Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Wesley Powell, former Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr., publisher
Results
General election Candidates Emile R. Bussiere, Democratic Walter R. Peterson Jr., Republican
Results
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