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The1962 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 SenatorStyles Bridges, who died on November 26, 1961.New Hampshire Attorney GeneralMaurice J. Murphy Jr. was appointed on December 7, 1961 by GovernorWesley Powell to fill the vacancy until a special election could be held.
Murphy was defeated in the Republican primary by CongressmanPerkins 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.
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas J. McIntyre | 24,885 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 24,885 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Perkins Bass | 31,037 | 31.35 | |
| Republican | Doloris Bridges | 29,345 | 29.64 | |
| Republican | Maurice J. Murphy Jr. (Incumbent) | 24,204 | 24.45 | |
| Republican | Chester Earl Merrow | 14,417 | 14.56 | |
| Total votes | 99,003 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Democratic | Thomas J. McIntyre | 117,612 | 52.32 | ||
| Republican | Perkins Bass | 107,199 | 47.68 | ||
| Majority | 10,413 | 4.64 | |||
| Turnout | 224,811 | ||||
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