1980 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1980 New Hampshire gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1980.

1980 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 4, 1980
 
Nominee Hugh Gallen Meldrim Thomson Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 226,436 156,178
Percentage 58.96% 40.67%

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

Governor before election

Hugh Gallen
Democratic

Elected Governor

Hugh Gallen
Republican

Incumbent Democratic Governor Hugh Gallen was re-elected to a second term in office, once again defeating former Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr.

Election results

1980 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Hugh Gallen (incumbent) 226,436 58.96%
Republican Meldrim Thomson, Jr. 156,178 40.67%
Libertarian James Pinnaird 1,318 0.34%
Write-in All others 99 0.03%
Democratic hold Swing

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