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County results Blood: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Neal: 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1942 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. IncumbentRepublicanRobert O. Blood defeatedDemocratic nominee William J. Neal with 52.18% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Robert O. Blood (incumbent) | 83,766 | 52.18% | ||
| Democratic | William J. Neal | 76,782 | 47.83% | ||
| Majority | 6,984 | ||||
| Turnout | 160,548 | ||||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||