1962 United States Senate election in New Hampshire

The 1962 United States Senate election in New Hampshire took place on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican Senator Norris Cotton won re-election to a second full term.

1962 United States Senate election in New Hampshire

November 6, 1962
 
Nominee Norris Cotton Alfred Catalfo Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 134,035 90,444
Percentage 59.71% 40.29%

County results

Cotton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Catalfo:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Norris Cotton
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Norris Cotton
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.

Candidates

  • Alfred Catalfo Jr., attorney[1]

Results

Democratic primary results[2][3][4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alfred Catalfo Jr. 22,402 100.00
Total votes 22,402 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2][3][4][6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Norris Cotton 87,445 94.42
Republican Norman A. LePage 5,167 5.58
Total votes 92,612 100.00

General election

Results

1962 United States Senate election in New Hampshire[7][8][9][10][11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Norris Cotton (Incumbent) 134,035 59.71
Democratic Alfred Catalfo Jr. 90,444 40.29
Majority 43,591 19.42
Turnout 224,479
Republican hold

See also

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