1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Lane Dwinell defeated Democratic nominee John Shaw with 55.12% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1954.

Candidates

 * John Shaw, Mayor of Rochester
 * Charles R. Eastman, former head of the New Hampshire Grange

Candidates

 * Lane Dwinell, President of the New Hampshire Senate
 * Elmer E. Bussey, farmer

Candidates

 * Lane Dwinell, Republican
 * John Shaw, Democratic