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New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2010
The New Hampshire gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Lynch was re-elected to a fourth term in 2010.[ 1]
Background
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 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).[ 2] [ 3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
John Lynch , incumbent Governor[ 4] Timothy Robertson, State Representative
Frank Sullivan
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Jack Kimball, businessman[ 6]
Frank Robert Emiro Sr., State Representative
John Stephen , former Health and Human Services Commissioner[ 7] Karen Testerman, conservative activist[ 6]
Declined
Polling
Results
General election
Candidates
John Babiarz, Libertarian
John Lynch, Democratic
John Stephen, Republican
Predictions
Polling
Poll source
Dates administered
John Lynch (D)
John Stephen (R)
Rasmussen Reports
October 27, 2010
51%
45%
WMUR/UNH
October 7–12, 2010
51%
38%
American Research Group
October 3–5, 2010
51%
41%
Granite State Poll
October 1, 2010
51%
34%
American Research Group
September 22–26, 2010
42%
40%
Rasmussen Reports
September 15, 2010
48%
46%
Public Policy Polling
September 11–12, 2010
51%
39%
Rasmussen Reports
August 5, 2010
50%
39%
Public Policy Polling
July 23–25, 2010
51%
34%
Rasmussen Reports
May 26, 2010
47%
35%
Public Policy Polling
April 17–18, 2010
47%
36%
Rasmussen Reports
April 7, 2010
47%
37%
Rasmussen Reports
March 8, 2010
50%
35%
Granite State Poll
January 27-February 3, 2010
50%
30%
Hypothetical polling
With Kimball With Morse
Poll Source
Dates Administered
John Lynch (D)
Chuck Morse (R)
Rasmussen Reports
September 14, 2009
51%
29%
With Sununu With Testerman
Results
References
^ "NH Gov. John Lynch Running for 4th Term - FOX44NOW.COM - Burlington/Plattsburgh News, Weather and Sports" . FOX44NOW.COM. Retrieved August 21, 2010 .^ http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2010/PPP_Release_NH_423.pdf ^ http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_NH_916.pdf ^ "Gov. Lynch could face difficult re-election bid » New Hampshire » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA" . Eagletribune.com. April 18, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2010 .^ a b "New Hampshire Gubernatorial Primary Results" . Politico . September 14, 2010. Retrieved September 14, 2010 .^ a b John Distaso (December 9, 2009). "Testerman steps into the ring in governor's race" . The Union Leader. Retrieved January 1, 2010 . ^ "John Stephen for Governor | New Leadership for New Hampshire" . Johnstephen.com. Retrieved August 21, 2010 .^ "Republicans land top recruit in New Hampshire - The Scorecard" . Politico.Com. Retrieved August 21, 2010 .^ "Frank Guinta for Congress" . Teamguinta.com. July 29, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2010 .^ "Downing runs for sheriff, Morse for NH Senate » Latest News » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA" . Eagletribune.com. Retrieved August 21, 2010 .^ "Senate" . Cook Political Report . Retrieved October 12, 2010 .^ "2010 Senate Ratings" . Sabato's Crystal Ball . Retrieved November 1, 2010 .^ "Battle for the Senate" . RealClearPolitics . Retrieved October 12, 2010 .^ "2010 Senate Ratings" . Sabato's Crystal Ball . Retrieved October 12, 2010 .^ "Race Ratings Chart: Senate" . CQ Politics . Retrieved October 12, 2010 .^ "The Battle for Capitol Hill - 2010 Senate" . ElectionProjection.com. Retrieved October 12, 2010 .
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