1982 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1982 New Hampshire gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1982.

1982 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 6, 1982
 
Nominee John H. Sununu Hugh Gallen
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 145,389 132,317
Percentage 51.47% 46.84%

County results
Sununu:      50-60%      60-70%
Gallen:      50–60%

Governor before election

Hugh Gallen
Democratic

Elected Governor

John H. Sununu
Republican

Incumbent Democratic Governor Hugh Gallen ran for re-election but was defeated by Tufts University professor John Sununu. Sununu became the first Arab-American governor of New Hampshire.

Election results

1982 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John H. Sununu 256,574 51.47%
Democratic Hugh Gallen (incumbent) 132,317 46.84%
Independent Meldrim Thomson, Jr. 4,785 1.69%
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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