1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates

 * Hugh J. Gallen, State Representative
 * Richard W. Leonard, former Air Force pilot and state legislator
 * Harry V. Spanos, State Senator

Candidates

 * Ralph Brewster
 * Elmer E. Bussey, perennial candidate
 * David L. Nixon, State Senator
 * Meldrim Thomson Jr., incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * Richard W. Leonard, Democratic
 * Meldrim Thomson, Republican