2012 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Four-term incumbent governor John Lynch was eligible to seek a fifth term.In the fall of 2011, Lynch announced that he would retire rather than run for re-election.[1] On September 11, 2012, Democrat Maggie Hassan and Republican Ovide Lamontagne defeated primary opponents to win their parties' nominations.[2][3] Hassan won the election while carrying every county in the state and began the two-year term on January 3, 2013.[4] With Cilley With Smith With Kennedy With Bradley With Connolly With Gatsas With Lynch With Marchand With Stephen With Sununu Hassan won both congressional districts.
Hassan—60–70%
Hassan—50–60%
Hassan—40–50%
Cilley—50–60%
Cilley—40–50%
Lamontagne—80–90%
Lamontagne—60–70%
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