1972 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1972 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972.

Incumbent Republican Governor Walter R. Peterson Jr. was defeated for renomination in the Republican primary.

Republican nominee Meldrim Thomson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Roger J. Crowley with 41.38% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 12, 1972.

Candidates

 * Carmen C. Chimento
 * Roger J. Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor in 1970
 * Robert E. Raiche, State Representative

Candidates

 * Elmer E. Bussey, perennial candidate
 * Lucien R. Doucet
 * James Koromilas, State Senator
 * Walter R. Peterson Jr., incumbent Governor
 * Meldrim Thomson Jr., American Independent Party candidate for governor in 1970

Candidates

 * Robert J. Crowley, Democratic
 * Malcolm McLane, Independent, Mayor of Concord
 * Meldrim Thomson Jr., Republican