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The1946 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. IncumbentRepublicanCharles M. Dale defeatedDemocratic nominee F. Clyde Keefe with 63.14% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on August 6, 1946.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles M. Dale (incumbent) | 22,917 | 49.79 | |
| Republican | Sherman Adams | 22,732 | 49.39 | |
| Republican | Elmer E. Bussey | 375 | 0.82 | |
| Total votes | 46,024 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles M. Dale (incumbent) | 103,204 | 63.14% | ||
| Democratic | F. Clyde Keefe | 60,247 | 36.86% | ||
| Majority | 42,957 | ||||
| Turnout | 163,451 | ||||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||