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{{for|related races|2010 United States gubernatorial elections}}
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{{Infobox election
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| next_year = 2012
| next_year = 2012
| election_date = November 2, 2010
| election_date = November 2, 2010
| image1 = [[File:John Lynch (cropped).jpg|125px]]
| image1 = File:John Lynch (cropped).jpg
| image_size = x150px
| nominee1 = '''[[John Lynch (New Hampshire)|John Lynch]]'''
| nominee1 = '''[[John Lynch (New Hampshire governor)|John Lynch]]'''
| party1 = Democratic Party (United States)
| party1 = Democratic Party (United States)
| popular_vote1 = '''239,390'''
| popular_vote1 = '''239,390'''
| percentage1 = '''52.6%'''
| percentage1 = '''52.6%'''
| image2 = [[File:No image.svg|125px]]
| image2 = 3x4.svg | nominee2 = John Stephen
| nominee2 = John Stephen
| party2 = Republican Party (United States)
| party2 = Republican Party (United States)
| popular_vote2 = 205,433
| popular_vote2 = 205,433
| percentage2 = 45.1%
| percentage2 = 45.1%


|map={{switcher
| map_image = New Hampshire Governor Election Results by County, 2010.svg
|[[file:2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial election results map by county.svg|x245px]]
| map_size = 120px
|County results
| map_caption = County Results
|[[file:2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg|x245px]]
|Municipality results}}
| map_caption = '''Lynch:''' {{legend0|#a5b0ff|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996E2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674DE|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584CDE|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}<br />'''Stephen:''' {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#D75D5D|60–70%}}<br /> {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}}<br />'''''Tie:''''' {{legend0|#cdafdcff|40–50%}}


'''Lynch:''' {{legend0|#a5b0ff|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} <br/>
'''Stephen:''' {{legend0|#ffb2b2|40–50%}}
| title = Governor
| title = Governor
| before_election = [[John Lynch (New Hampshire)|John Lynch]]
| before_election = [[John Lynch (New Hampshire governor)|John Lynch]]
| before_party = Democratic Party (United States)
| before_party = Democratic Party (United States)
| after_election = [[John Lynch (New Hampshire)|John Lynch]]
| after_election = [[John Lynch (New Hampshire governor)|John Lynch]]
| after_party = Democratic Party (United States)
| after_party = Democratic Party (United States)
}}
}}
{{ElectionsNH}}
{{ElectionsNH}}
The '''2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial election''' was held on November 2, 2010. Incumbent [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[Governor of New Hampshire|Governor]] [[John Lynch (New Hampshire)|John Lynch]] was re-elected to his fourth term and final term.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fox44now.com/Global/story.asp?S=12327303&nav=menu660_2 |title=NH Gov. John Lynch Running for 4th Term - FOX44NOW.COM - Burlington/Plattsburgh News, Weather and Sports |publisher=FOX44NOW.COM |accessdate=August 21, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301045713/http://www.fox44now.com/Global/story.asp?S=12327303&nav=menu660_2 |archive-date=March 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
The '''2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial election''' was held on November 2, 2010. Incumbent [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[Governor of New Hampshire|Governor]] [[John Lynch (New Hampshire governor)|John Lynch]] was re-elected to his fourth and final term.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fox44now.com/Global/story.asp?S=12327303&nav=menu660_2 |title=NH Gov. John Lynch Running for 4th Term - FOX44NOW.COM - Burlington/Plattsburgh News, Weather and Sports |publisher=FOX44NOW.COM |access-date=August 21, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301045713/http://www.fox44now.com/Global/story.asp?S=12327303&nav=menu660_2 |archive-date=March 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>


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New Hampshire is one of only two states where the Governor serves for a two-year term, the other being neighboring Vermont. Lynch was re-elected by landslide margins in [[2006 New Hampshire gubernatorial election|2006]] and [[2008 New Hampshire gubernatorial election|2008]], and enjoyed historically high approval ratings. In early 2010, his approval rating showed a downward trend, with an April poll indicating that his approval had fallen below 50% (44% approve, 42% disapprove).<ref>{{cite web |title=Lynch Leads All Republicans for Re-election in N.H. |url=https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PPP_Release_NH_423.pdf |publisher=Public Policy Polling |date=April 23, 2010}}</ref> After the primary elections in mid-September, Lynch's approval rating rebounded (51% approve, 38% disapprove).<ref>http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_916.pdf {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
==Background==
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New Hampshire is one of only two states where the Governor serves for a two-year term, the other being neighboring Vermont. Lynch was re-elected by landslide margins in [[New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2006|2006]] and [[New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2008|2008]], and has enjoyed historically high approval ratings. In early 2010, his approval rating showed a downward trend, with an April poll indicating that his approval had fallen below 50% (44% approve, 42% disapprove).<ref>http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2010/PPP_Release_NH_423.pdf</ref> After the primary elections in mid-September, Lynch's approval rating rebounded (51% approve, 38% disapprove).<ref>http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_916.pdf</ref>


==Democratic primary==
==Democratic primary==
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====Declared====
====Declared====
* [[John Lynch (New Hampshire)|John Lynch]], incumbent Governor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eagletribune.com/punewsnh/local_story_107195534.html?keyword=secondarystory |title=Gov. Lynch could face difficult re-election bid » New Hampshire » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA |publisher=Eagletribune.com |date=April 18, 2010 |accessdate=August 21, 2010}}</ref>
* [[John Lynch (New Hampshire governor)|John Lynch]], incumbent Governor<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eagletribune.com/punewsnh/local_story_107195534.html?keyword=secondarystory |title=Gov. Lynch could face difficult re-election bid » New Hampshire » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA |publisher=Eagletribune.com |date=April 18, 2010 |access-date=August 21, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* Timothy Robertson, state representative
* Timothy Robertson, state representative
* Frank Sullivan
* Frank Sullivan
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===Results===
===Results===
{{Election box begin no change
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Democratic primary results<ref name="Politico">{{cite web|url=http://www.politico.com/2010/maps/#/Governor/2010/NH|title=New Hampshire Gubernatorial Primary Results |work=Politico|date=September 14, 2010 |accessdate=September 14, 2010}}</ref>
| title = Democratic primary results<ref name="Politico">{{cite web|url=http://www.politico.com/2010/maps/#/Governor/2010/NH|title=New Hampshire Gubernatorial Primary Results |work=Politico|date=September 14, 2010 |access-date=September 14, 2010}}</ref>
}}
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
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| candidate = '''John Lynch (incumbent)
| candidate = John Lynch (incumbent)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = '''49,832'''
| votes = 49,832
| percentage = '''87.5'''
| percentage = 87.5
}}
}}
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
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====Declared====
====Declared====
* Frank Robert Emiro Sr., state representative
* Frank Robert Emiro Sr., state representative
* Jack Kimball, businessman<ref name=testerman>{{cite web | url = http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Testerman+steps+into+the+ring+in+governor%27s+race&articleId=713cdc3a-58b4-4590-8739-b16947c67672 | title = Testerman steps into the ring in governor's race | publisher = The Union Leader | date = December 9, 2009 | accessdate = January 1, 2010 | author = John Distaso}}</ref>
* Jack Kimball, businessman<ref name=testerman>{{cite web | url = http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Testerman+steps+into+the+ring+in+governor%27s+race&articleId=713cdc3a-58b4-4590-8739-b16947c67672 | title = Testerman steps into the ring in governor's race | publisher = The Union Leader | date = December 9, 2009 | access-date = January 1, 2010 | author = John Distaso | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100220053458/http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Testerman+steps+into+the+ring+in+governor%27s+race&articleId=713cdc3a-58b4-4590-8739-b16947c67672 | archive-date = February 20, 2010 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
* [[John Stephen (New Hampshire)|John Stephen]], former Health and Human Services Commissioner<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.johnstephen.com |title=John Stephen for Governor &#124; New Leadership for New Hampshire |publisher=Johnstephen.com |accessdate=August 21, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915212618/http://www.johnstephen.com/ |archivedate=September 15, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* John Stephen, former Health and Human Services Commissioner<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.johnstephen.com |title=John Stephen for Governor &#124; New Leadership for New Hampshire |publisher=Johnstephen.com |access-date=August 21, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915212618/http://www.johnstephen.com/ |archive-date=September 15, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* Karen Testerman, conservative activist<ref name=testerman/>
* Karen Testerman, conservative activist<ref name=testerman/>


====Declined====
====Declined====
* [[Kelly Ayotte]], [[New Hampshire Attorney General]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0709/Republicans_land_top_recruit_in_New_Hampshire.html?showall |title=Republicans land top recruit in New Hampshire - The Scorecard |publisher=Politico.Com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref>
* [[Kelly Ayotte]], [[New Hampshire Attorney General]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0709/Republicans_land_top_recruit_in_New_Hampshire.html?showall |title=Republicans land top recruit in New Hampshire - The Scorecard |publisher=Politico.Com |access-date=2010-08-21}}</ref>
* [[Frank Guinta]], Mayor of Manchester<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teamguinta.com/ |title=Frank Guinta for Congress |publisher=Teamguinta.com |date=2010-07-29 |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref>
* [[Frank Guinta]], Mayor of Manchester<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teamguinta.com/ |title=Frank Guinta for Congress |publisher=Teamguinta.com |date=2010-07-29 |access-date=2010-08-21}}</ref>
* [[Chuck Morse]], former [[New Hampshire State Senate|State Senator]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eagletribune.com/latestnews/x1174311548/Downing-runs-for-sheriff-Morse-for-NH-Senate |title=Downing runs for sheriff, Morse for NH Senate » Latest News » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA |publisher=Eagletribune.com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-21}}</ref>
* [[Chuck Morse]], former [[New Hampshire State Senate|State Senator]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eagletribune.com/latestnews/x1174311548/Downing-runs-for-sheriff-Morse-for-NH-Senate |title=Downing runs for sheriff, Morse for NH Senate » Latest News » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA |date=May 27, 2010 |publisher=Eagletribune.com |access-date=2010-08-21}}</ref>
* [[John E. Sununu]], former [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]]
* [[John E. Sununu]], former [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]]


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! style="width:170px;"| Poll source
! style="width:170px;"| Poll source
! style="width:180px;"| Dates administered
! style="width:180px;"| Dates administered
! style="width:100px;"| Jack<br>Kimball
! style="width:100px;"| Jack<br />Kimball
! style="width:100px;"| John<br>Stephen
! style="width:100px;"| John<br />Stephen
! style="width:100px;"| Karen<br>Testerman
! style="width:100px;"| Karen<br />Testerman
|-
|-
| align=center| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_912907.pdf Public Policy Polling]
| align=center|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref>[http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_912907.pdf Public Policy Polling]</ref>
| align=center| September 11–12, 2010
| align=center| September 11–12, 2010
| align=center| 24%
| align=center| 24%
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| align=center| 8%
| align=center| 8%
|-
|-
| align=center| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_728.pdf Public Policy Polling]
| align=center|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref>[http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_728.pdf Public Policy Polling]</ref>
| align=center| July 23–25, 2010
| align=center| July 23–25, 2010
| align=center| 15%
| align=center| 15%
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| align=center| 5%
| align=center| 5%
|-
|-
| align=center| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_421.pdf Public Policy Polling]
| align=center|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref>[http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_421.pdf Public Policy Polling]</ref>
| align=center| April 17–18, 2010
| align=center| April 17–18, 2010
| align=center| 10%
| align=center| 10%
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===Results===
===Results===
[[File:2010 NH GOV GOP primary.svg|thumb|225px|Results by county:
{{legend|#cc2f4a|Stephen–60–70%}}
{{legend|#e27f90|Stephen–50–60%}}
{{legend|#f2b3be|Stephen–40–50%}}
]]
{{Election box begin no change
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Republican primary results<ref name="Politico"/>
| title = Republican primary results<ref name="Politico"/>
}}
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate ='''John Stephen'''
| candidate =John Stephen
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = '''77,962'''
| votes = 77,962
| percentage ='''61.6'''
| percentage =61.6
}}
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
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===Predictions===
===Predictions===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
|-
! Source
! Source
! Ranking
! Ranking
! As of
! As of
|-
|-
| [[Cook Political Report]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cookpolitical.com/charts/governors/raceratings_2010-10-14_12-35-09.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028141343/http://cookpolitical.com/charts/governors/raceratings_2010-10-14_12-35-09.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 28, 2010 |title=2010 Governors Race Ratings |publisher=[[Cook Political Report]] |access-date=October 28, 2010}}</ref>
| [[Cook Political Report]]
| {{USRaceRating|Tossup}}
|style="background:#66f"|Solid D<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cookpolitical.com/senate |title=Senate |publisher=[[Cook Political Report]] |accessdate=October 12, 2010}}</ref>
| October 12, 2010
| October 14, 2010
|-
|-
| [[Stuart Rothenberg|Rothenberg]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2010-gubernatorial-ratings-october-28-2010 |title=Governor Ratings |publisher=[[Rothenberg Political Report]] |access-date=October 28, 2010}}</ref>
| [[Sabato's Crystal Ball]]
| {{USRaceRating|Lean|D}}
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| {{party shading/Democratic}}| Leans D<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2010-senate/ |title=2010 Senate Ratings |publisher=[[Sabato's Crystal Ball]] |accessdate=November 1, 2010}}</ref>
| October 28, 2010
| October 28, 2010
|-
|-
⚫
| [[RealClearPolitics]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/governor/2010_elections_governor_map.html |title=2010 Governor Races |publisher=[[RealClearPolitics]] |access-date=October 28, 2010}}</ref>
| [[RealClearPolitics]]
| {{USRaceRating|Lean|D}}
⚫
|style="background:#66f"|Safe D<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/senate/2010_elections_senate_map.html |title=Battle for the Senate |publisher=[[RealClearPolitics]] |accessdate=October 12, 2010}}</ref>
| November 1, 2010
|
|-
|-
⚫
| [[Sabato's Crystal Ball]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/ljs2010102801/ |title=THE CRYSTAL BALL'S FINAL CALLS |date=October 28, 2010 |publisher=[[Sabato's Crystal Ball]] |access-date=October 28, 2010}}</ref>
| [[Sabato's Crystal Ball]]
| {{USRaceRating|Lean|D}}
|style="background:#66f"|Safe D<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2010-senate/ |title=2010 Senate Ratings |publisher=[[Sabato's Crystal Ball]] |accessdate=October 12, 2010}}</ref>
| September 30, 2010
| October 28, 2010
|-
|-
⚫
| [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-governor |title=Race Ratings Chart: Governor |publisher=[[CQ Politics]] |access-date=October 28, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101005231611/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-governor |archive-date=October 5, 2010 }}</ref>
| [[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]
| {{USRaceRating|Likely|D}}
⚫
|style="background:#66f"|Safe D<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-senate |title=Race Ratings Chart: Senate |publisher=[[CQ Politics]] |accessdate=October 12, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028234525/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-senate |archivedate=October 28, 2010 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
| October 12, 2010
| October 28, 2010
|}
|}


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|- valign=bottom
|- valign=bottom
! style="width:190px;"| Poll source
! style="width:190px;"| Poll source
! style="width:190px;"| Date(s)<br>administered
! style="width:190px;"| Date(s)<br />administered
! style="width:100px;"| John<br>Lynch (D)
! style="width:100px;"| John<br />Lynch (D)
! style="width:100px;"| John<br>Stephen (R)
! style="width:100px;"| John<br />Stephen (R)
|-
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/election_2010_new_hampshire_governor Rasmussen Reports]
|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref>[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/election_2010_new_hampshire_governor Rasmussen Reports]</ref>
| align=center| October 27, 2010
| align=center| October 27, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| align=center| 45%
| align=center| 45%
|-
|-
| [http://www.unh.edu/survey-center/news/pdf/e2010_gov101810.pdf WMUR/UNH]
|[[WMUR]]/[[University of New Hampshire|UNH]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101105043035/http://www.unh.edu/survey-center/news/pdf/e2010_gov101810.pdf WMUR/UNH]</ref>
| align=center| October 7–12, 2010
| align=center| October 7–12, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| align=center| 38%
| align=center| 38%
|-
|-
| [http://americanresearchgroup.com/nhpoll/nhgov10/ American Research Group]
|[[American Research Group]]<ref name="American Research Group">[http://americanresearchgroup.com/nhpoll/nhgov10/ American Research Group]</ref>
| align=center| October 3–5, 2010
| align=center| October 3–5, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| align=center| 41%
| align=center| 41%
|-
|-
| [http://www.unh.edu/survey-center/news/pdf/gsp2010_fall_govapp100110.pdf Granite State Poll]
|[[Granite State Poll]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111208132212/http://www.unh.edu/survey-center/news/pdf/gsp2010_fall_govapp100110.pdf Granite State Poll]</ref>
| align=center| October 1, 2010
| align=center| October 1, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| align=center| 34%
| align=center| 34%
|-
|-
| [http://americanresearchgroup.com/nhpoll/nhgov10/ American Research Group]
|[[American Research Group]]<ref name="American Research Group"/>
| align=center| September 22–26, 2010
| align=center| September 22–26, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''42%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''42%'''
| align=center| 40%
| align=center| 40%
|-
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_new_hampshire_governor_september_15_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref>[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_new_hampshire_governor_september_15_2010 Rasmussen Reports]</ref>
| align=center| September 15, 2010
| align=center| September 15, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''48%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''48%'''
| align=center| 46%
| align=center| 46%
|-
|-
| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_916.pdf Public Policy Polling]
|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref>[http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_916.pdf Public Policy Polling]</ref>
| align=center| September 11–12, 2010
| align=center| September 11–12, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| align=center| 39%
| align=center| 39%
|-
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_august_5_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref>[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_august_5_2010 Rasmussen Reports]</ref>
| align=center| August 5, 2010
| align=center| August 5, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| align=center| 39%
| align=center| 39%
|-
|-
| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_729.pdf Public Policy Polling]
|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref name="Public Policy Polling">[http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_729.pdf Public Policy Polling]</ref>
| align=center| July 23–25, 2010
| align=center| July 23–25, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| align=center| 34%
| align=center| 34%
|-
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/election_2010_new_hampshire_governor/ Rasmussen Reports]
|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="Rasmussen Reports">[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/election_2010_new_hampshire_governor/ Rasmussen Reports]</ref>
| align=center| May 26, 2010
| align=center| May 26, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| align=center| 35%
| align=center| 35%
|-
|-
| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_423.pdf Public Policy Polling]
|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref name="publicpolicypolling.com">[http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_423.pdf Public Policy Polling]</ref>
| align=center| April 17–18, 2010
| align=center| April 17–18, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| align=center| 36%
| align=center| 36%
|-
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_april_7_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="rasmussenreports.com">[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_april_7_2010 Rasmussen Reports]</ref>
| align=center| April 7, 2010
| align=center| April 7, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| align=center| 37%
| align=center| 37%
|-
|-
| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_march_8_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="ReferenceA">[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_march_8_2010 Rasmussen Reports]</ref>
| align=center| March 8, 2010
| align=center| March 8, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| align=center| 35%
| align=center| 35%
|-
|-
| [http://www.unh.edu/survey-center/news/pdf/gsp2010_winter_govapp20910.pdf Granite State Poll]
|[[Granite State Poll]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100215175443/http://www.unh.edu/survey-center/news/pdf/gsp2010_winter_govapp20910.pdf Granite State Poll]</ref>
| align=center| January 27-February 3, 2010
| align=center| January 27-February 3, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
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{| class="wikitable"
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|- valign=bottom
|- valign=bottom
! style="width:140px;"| Poll Source
! style="width:140px;"| Poll Source
! style="width:180px;"| Dates Administered
! style="width:180px;"| Dates Administered
! style="width:100px;"| John<br>Lynch (D)
! style="width:100px;"| John<br />Lynch (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Jack<br>Kimball (R)
! style="width:100px;"| Jack<br />Kimball (R)
|-
|-
| align=center| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_729.pdf Public Policy Polling]
| align=center|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref name="Public Policy Polling"/>
| align=center| July 23–25, 2010
| align=center| July 23–25, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''52%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''52%'''
| align=center| 29%
| align=center| 29%
|-
|-
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="Rasmussen Reports"/>
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/election_2010_new_hampshire_governor/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| May 26, 2010
| align=center| May 26, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| align=center| 31%
| align=center| 31%
|-
|-
| align=center| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_423.pdf Public Policy Polling]
| align=center|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref name="publicpolicypolling.com"/>
| align=center| April 17–18, 2010
| align=center| April 17–18, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| align=center| 35%
| align=center| 35%
|-
|-
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="rasmussenreports.com"/>
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_april_7_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| April 7, 2010
| align=center| April 7, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| align=center| 34%
| align=center| 34%
|-
|-
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_march_8_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| March 8, 2010
| align=center| March 8, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| align=center| 32%
| align=center| 32%
|-
|-
| [http://www.dailykos.com/statepoll/2010/2/23/NH/440 Research 2000]
|[[Research 2000]]<ref>[http://www.dailykos.com/statepoll/2010/2/23/NH/440 Research 2000]</ref>
| align=center| February 1–3, 2010
| align=center| February 1–3, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''59%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''59%'''
| align=center| 13%
| align=center| 13%
|-
|-
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_january_12_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="ReferenceB">[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_january_12_2010 Rasmussen Reports]</ref>
| align=center| January 12, 2010
| align=center| January 12, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| align=center| 32%
| align=center| 32%
|-
|-
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_september_14_2009/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="ReferenceC">[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_september_14_2009/ Rasmussen Reports]</ref>
| align=center| September 14, 2009
| align=center| September 14, 2009
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''52%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''52%'''
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;With Morse
'''With Morse'''<br />
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign=bottom
|- valign=bottom
! width='140'| Poll Source
! width='140'| Poll Source
! width='180'| Dates Administered
! width='180'| Dates Administered
! width='100'| John<br>Lynch (D)
! width='100'| John<br />Lynch (D)
! width='100'| Chuck<br>Morse (R)
! width='100'| Chuck<br />Morse (R)
|-
|-
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_september_14_2009/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| September 14, 2009
| align=center| September 14, 2009
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
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;With Sununu
'''With Sununu'''<br />
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign=bottom
|- valign=bottom
! width='140'| Poll Source
! width='140'| Poll Source
! width='180'| Dates Administered
! width='180'| Dates Administered
! width='100'| John<br>Lynch (D)
! width='100'| John<br />Lynch (D)
! width='100'| John<br>Sununu (R)
! width='100'| John<br />Sununu (R)
|-
|-
| [http://lcvonlinenews.blogspot.com/2009/10/governor-new-hampshire-2010.html Granite State Poll]
|[[Granite State Poll]]<ref>[http://lcvonlinenews.blogspot.com/2009/10/governor-new-hampshire-2010.html Granite State Poll]</ref>
| align=center| September 25-October 2, 2009
| align=center| September 25-October 2, 2009
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| align=center| 37%
| align=center| 37%
|-
|-
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_september_14_2009/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| September 14, 2009
| align=center| September 14, 2009
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''48%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''48%'''
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;With Testerman
'''With Testerman'''<br />
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign=bottom
|- valign=bottom
! style="width:140px;"| Poll Source
! style="width:140px;"| Poll Source
! style="width:180px;"| Dates Administered
! style="width:180px;"| Dates Administered
! style="width:100px;"| John<br>Lynch (D)
! style="width:100px;"| John<br />Lynch (D)
! style="width:100px;"| Karen<br>Testerman (R)
! style="width:100px;"| Karen<br />Testerman (R)
|-
|-
| align=center| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_729.pdf Public Policy Polling]
| align=center|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref name="Public Policy Polling"/>
| align=center| July 23–25, 2010
| align=center| July 23–25, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''52%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''52%'''
| align=center| 28%
| align=center| 28%
|-
|-
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="Rasmussen Reports"/>
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/election_2010_new_hampshire_governor/ Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| May 26, 2010
| align=center| May 26, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''51%'''
| align=center| 32%
| align=center| 32%
|-
|-
| align=center| [http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_423.pdf Public Policy Polling]
| align=center|[[Public Policy Polling]]<ref name="publicpolicypolling.com"/>
| align=center| April 17–18, 2010
| align=center| April 17–18, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''47%'''
| align=center| 29%
| align=center| 29%
|-
|-
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="rasmussenreports.com"/>
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_april_7_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| April 7, 2010
| align=center| April 7, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''50%'''
| align=center| 33%
| align=center| 33%
|-
|-
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_march_8_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| March 8, 2010
| align=center| March 8, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''54%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''54%'''
| align=center| 28%
| align=center| 28%
|-
|-
| align=center|[[Rasmussen Reports]]<ref name="ReferenceB"/>
| align=center| [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/toplines/toplines_2010_new_hampshire_governor_january_12_2010 Rasmussen Reports]
| align=center| January 12, 2010
| align=center| January 12, 2010
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''53%'''
| {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''53%'''
| align=center| 30%
| align=center| 30%
|}
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{{Election box end}}
{{hidden end}}


===Results===
===Results===
{{Election box begin | title=2010 New Hampshire Governor general election}}
{{Election box begin | title=2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial election}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link|
{{Election box winning candidate with party link|
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = [[John Lynch (New Hampshire)|John Lynch]] (incumbent)
|candidate = [[John Lynch (New Hampshire governor)|John Lynch]] (incumbent)
|votes = 240,346
|votes = 240,346
|percentage = 52.63%
|percentage = 52.63%
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|change = +0.02%
|change = +0.02%
}}
}}
{{Election box candidate|
{{Election box write-in with party link|
|party = Write-ins
|candidate =
|votes = 537
|votes = 537
|percentage = <0.01%
|percentage = <0.01%
|change =
|change = N/A
}}
}}
{{Election box majority|
{{Election box total|
|votes = 34,730
|percentage =
|change =
}}
{{Election box turnout|
|votes = 456,588
|votes = 456,588
|percentage =
|percentage = 100.00%
|change =
|change = N/A
}}
}}
{{Election box hold with party link|
{{Election box hold with party link no swing|
|winner = Democratic Party (United States)
|winner = Democratic Party (United States)
|loser =
|swing =
}}
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box end}}

====Counties that swung from Democratic to Republican====
* [[Rockingham County, New Hampshire|Rockingham]] (largest municipality: [[Derry, New Hampshire|Derry]])


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|33em}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=NH&y=2010&f=G Campaign contributions for 2010 New Hampshire Governor] from ''Follow the Money''
*[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=NH&y=2010&f=G Campaign contributions for 2010 New Hampshire Governor] from ''Follow the Money''
*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=491690 New Hampshire Governor 2010] from OurCampaigns.com
*[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=491690 New Hampshire Governor 2010] from OurCampaigns.com
*[http://www.pollster.com/polls/nh/10-nh-gov-ge.php 2010 New Hampshire Gubernatorial General Election: All Head-to-Head Matchups] graph of multiple polls from ''Pollster.com''
*[https://archive.today/20130131141857/http://www.pollster.com/polls/nh/10-nh-gov-ge.php 2010 New Hampshire Gubernatorial General Election: All Head-to-Head Matchups] graph of multiple polls from ''Pollster.com''
*[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/election_2010_new_hampshire_governor Election 2010: New Hampshire Governor] from ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]''
*[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_hampshire/election_2010_new_hampshire_governor Election 2010: New Hampshire Governor] from ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]''
*[http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/governor/2010_new_hampshire_governor_race.html 2010 New Hampshire Governor Race] from ''[[Real Clear Politics]]''
*[http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/governor/2010_new_hampshire_governor_race.html 2010 New Hampshire Governor Race] from ''[[Real Clear Politics]]''
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100722074443/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=governor-2010-NH 2010 New Hampshire Governor's Race] from ''[[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]''
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100722074443/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=governor-2010-NH 2010 New Hampshire Governor's Race] from ''[[Congressional Quarterly|CQ Politics]]''
*[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/governor/new-hampshire Race Profile] in ''[[The New York Times]]
*[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/governor/new-hampshire Race Profile] in ''[[The New York Times]]''
;Official campaign sites (Archived)
'''Official campaign sites (Archived)'''
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101029105949/http://www.lynch10.com// John Lynch for Governor]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101029105949/http://www.lynch10.com// John Lynch for Governor]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101014223624/http://www.johnstephen.com/ John Stephen for Governor]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101014223624/http://www.johnstephen.com/ John Stephen for Governor]

Latest revision as of 02:52, 29 December 2024

For related races, see 2010 United States gubernatorial elections.

2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
← 2008 November 2, 2010 2012 →
 
Nominee John Lynch John Stephen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 239,390 205,433
Percentage 52.6% 45.1%
Lynch:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Stephen:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
     70–80%
Tie:      40–50%
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John Lynch
Democratic

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John Lynch
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The 2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 2010. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Lynch was re-elected to his fourth and final term.[1]

New Hampshire is one of only two states where the Governor serves for a two-year term, the other being neighboring Vermont. Lynch was re-elected by landslide margins in 2006 and 2008, and enjoyed historically high approval ratings. In early 2010, his approval rating showed a downward trend, with an April poll indicating that his approval had fallen below 50% (44% approve, 42% disapprove).[2] After the primary elections in mid-September, Lynch's approval rating rebounded (51% approve, 38% disapprove).[3]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Declared

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  • John Lynch, incumbent Governor[4]
  • Timothy Robertson, state representative
  • Frank Sullivan

Results

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Democratic primary results[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Lynch (incumbent) 49,832 87.5
Democratic Timothy Robertson 3,771 6.6
Democratic Frank Sullivan 3,377 5.9
Total votes 56,980 97.3

Republican primary

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Candidates

[edit]

Declared

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  • Frank Robert Emiro Sr., state representative
  • Jack Kimball, businessman[6]
  • John Stephen, former Health and Human Services Commissioner[7]
  • Karen Testerman, conservative activist[6]

Declined

[edit]

Polling

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Poll source Dates administered Jack
Kimball 		John
Stephen 		Karen
Testerman
Public Policy Polling[11] September 11–12, 2010 24% 45% 8%
Public Policy Polling[12] July 23–25, 2010 15% 26% 5%
Public Policy Polling[13] April 17–18, 2010 10% 29% 15%

Results

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Results by county:
  Stephen–60–70%
  Stephen–50–60%
  Stephen–40–50%
Republican primary results[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Stephen 77,962 61.6
Republican Jack Kimball 31,581 24.9
Republican Karen Testerman 12,708 10.0
Republican Frank Emiro 4,394 3.5
Total votes 126,645 96.7

General election

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Candidates

[edit]
  • John Babiarz, Libertarian
  • John Lynch, Democratic
  • John Stephen, Republican

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Cook Political Report[14] Tossup October 14, 2010
Rothenberg[15] Lean D October 28, 2010
RealClearPolitics[16] Lean D November 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] Lean D October 28, 2010
CQ Politics[18] Likely D October 28, 2010

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered 		John
Lynch (D) 		John
Stephen (R)
Rasmussen Reports[19] October 27, 2010 51% 45%
WMUR/UNH[20] October 7–12, 2010 51% 38%
American Research Group[21] October 3–5, 2010 51% 41%
Granite State Poll[22] October 1, 2010 51% 34%
American Research Group[21] September 22–26, 2010 42% 40%
Rasmussen Reports[23] September 15, 2010 48% 46%
Public Policy Polling[24] September 11–12, 2010 51% 39%
Rasmussen Reports[25] August 5, 2010 50% 39%
Public Policy Polling[26] July 23–25, 2010 51% 34%
Rasmussen Reports[27] May 26, 2010 47% 35%
Public Policy Polling[28] April 17–18, 2010 47% 36%
Rasmussen Reports[29] April 7, 2010 47% 37%
Rasmussen Reports[30] March 8, 2010 50% 35%
Granite State Poll[31] January 27-February 3, 2010 50% 30%
Hypothetical polling

With Kimball

Poll Source Dates Administered John
Lynch (D) 		Jack
Kimball (R)
Public Policy Polling[26] July 23–25, 2010 52% 29%
Rasmussen Reports[27] May 26, 2010 50% 31%
Public Policy Polling[28] April 17–18, 2010 47% 35%
Rasmussen Reports[29] April 7, 2010 50% 34%
Rasmussen Reports[30] March 8, 2010 51% 32%
Research 2000[32] February 1–3, 2010 59% 13%
Rasmussen Reports[33] January 12, 2010 51% 32%
Rasmussen Reports[34] September 14, 2009 52% 31%

With Morse

Poll Source Dates Administered John
Lynch (D) 		Chuck
Morse (R)
Rasmussen Reports[34] September 14, 2009 51% 29%

With Sununu

Poll Source Dates Administered John
Lynch (D) 		John
Sununu (R)
Granite State Poll[35] September 25-October 2, 2009 50% 37%
Rasmussen Reports[34] September 14, 2009 48% 43%

With Testerman

Poll Source Dates Administered John
Lynch (D) 		Karen
Testerman (R)
Public Policy Polling[26] July 23–25, 2010 52% 28%
Rasmussen Reports[27] May 26, 2010 51% 32%
Public Policy Polling[28] April 17–18, 2010 47% 29%
Rasmussen Reports[29] April 7, 2010 50% 33%
Rasmussen Reports[30] March 8, 2010 54% 28%
Rasmussen Reports[33] January 12, 2010 53% 30%

Results

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2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John Lynch (incumbent) 240,346 52.63% −17.57%
Republican John Stephen 205,616 45.03% +17.43%
Libertarian John Babiarz 10,089 2.21% +0.02%
Write-in 537 <0.01% N/A
Total votes 456,588 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold

Counties that swung from Democratic to Republican

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References

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  21. ^ a b American Research Group
  22. ^ Granite State Poll
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  26. ^ a b c Public Policy Polling
  27. ^ a b c Rasmussen Reports
  28. ^ a b c Public Policy Polling
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  30. ^ a b c Rasmussen Reports
  31. ^ Granite State Poll
  32. ^ Research 2000
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  34. ^ a b c Rasmussen Reports
  35. ^ Granite State Poll
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Official campaign sites (Archived)

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