1978 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1978 New Hampshire gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1978.
Incumbent Republican Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr., who defeated former governor Wesley Powell for the Republican nomination, ran for a fourth term in office, but was defeated by State Representative Hugh Gallen.
Election results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hugh Gallen | 133,133 | 49.38% | ||
| Republican | Meldrim Thomson, Jr. (incumbent) | 122,464 | 45.43% | ||
| Independent | Wesley Powell | 12,349 | 4.58% | ||
| Libertarian | Mabel G. Everett | 1,217 | 0.45% | ||
| Independent | Ralph Brewster | 424 | 0.16% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "1978 Gubernatorial General Election Results - New Hampshire". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
See also[edit]
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