The 2004 New Hampshire gubernatorial election occurred on November 2, 2004, concurrent with that year's presidential election.
Democrat
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Politics
*A proponent of democracy, or democratic government; a form of government involving rule by the people.
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John Lynch, a multimillionaire businessman from
Hopkinton, narrowly defeated incumbent
Republican
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Governor
of
Rye, winning a two-year term. Benson was the first New Hampshire governor in 78 years to lose reelection after one term. Lynch was sworn in on January 6, 2005.
To date, Benson is the most recent incumbent governor to lose reelection in any New England state.
Democratic primary
Candidates
*
John Lynch, businessman and
University System of New Hampshire
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Trustee
*Paul McEachern, perennial candidate
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
*
, incumbent
Governor of New Hampshire
The governor of New Hampshire is the head of government of New Hampshire.
The governor is elected during the biennial state general election in November of even-numbered years. New Hampshire is one of only two states, along with bordering Verm ...
*Charles Tarbell,
New Castle Selectman
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
See also
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U.S. Gubernatorial Elections, 2004
United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 2004, in 11 states and two territories. There was no net gain in seats for either party, as Democrats picked up an open seat in 2004 Montana gubernatorial election, Montana while defea ...
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New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2006
The 2006 New Hampshire gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democrat John Lynch defeated Republican James B. Coburn and won a second term as Governor of New Hampshire.
Democratic primary
Candidates
* John Lynch, i ...
References
External links
New Hampshire Secretary of State's office, election division
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2004 United States gubernatorial elections
2004
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Gubernatorial
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