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Peterson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Bussiere: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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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.