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
Republican primary
Candidates
- Ralph Brewster
- Elmer E. Bussey, perennial candidate
- David L. Nixon, state senator
- Meldrim Thomson Jr., incumbent governor
General election
Candidates
- Richard W. Leonard, Democratic
- Meldrim Thomson, Republican