The 1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Republican Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Richard W. Leonard with 51.15% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.
Democratic primary
Candidates Hugh J. Gallen, State Representative Richard W. Leonard, former Air Force pilot and state legislator Harry V. Spanos, State Senator
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Ralph Brewster Elmer E. Bussey, perennial candidate David L. Nixon, State Senator Meldrim Thomson Jr., incumbent Governor
Results
General election
Candidates Richard W. Leonard, Democratic Meldrim Thomson, Republican
Results
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