New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2010
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The New Hampshire gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010. New Hampshire is one of only two states where the Governor serves for a two-year term (the other being neighboring Vermont).
Incumbent Democratic Governor John Lynch was elected to a fourth term in 2010.[1]
Lynch won re-election 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 Public Policy poll indicating that Lynch's approval had fallen below 50% (44% approve, 42% disapprove).[2] Since the primary elections in mid-September, Lynch's approval rating has rebounded (51% approve, 38% disapprove).[3]
Candidates[edit]
Democratic Party[edit]
- Governor John Lynch[4]
- State Rep. Timothy Robertson
- Frank Sullivan
Republican Party[edit]
- Former Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen[5]
- State Representative Frank Robert Emiro Sr.
- Businessman Jack Kimball[6]
- Republican activist Karen Testerman[6]
Libertarian Party[edit]
Primary results[edit]
Democratic[edit]
| Democratic primary results[7] |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percentage |
|
Democratic |
John Lynch (incumbent) |
49,832 |
87.5% |
|
Democratic |
Timothy Robertson |
3,771 |
6.6% |
|
Democratic |
Frank Sullivan |
3,377 |
5.9% |
| Totals |
56,980 |
97.3% |
Republican[edit]
| Republican primary results[7] |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percentage |
|
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% |
| Totals |
126,645 |
96.7% |
General election results[edit]
Polling[edit]
Republican Primary[edit]
General election and predictions[edit]
| Poll source |
Dates administered |
John Lynch (D) |
John Stephen (R) |
| Rasmussen Reports |
October 27, 2010 |
51% |
45% |
| WMUR / UNH New Hampshire Election Poll |
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% |
Predictions[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "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/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.
- ^ "John Stephen for Governor | New Leadership for New Hampshire". Johnstephen.com. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ a b John Distaso (December 9, 2009). "Testerman steps into the ring in governor's race". The Union Leader. Retrieved January 1, 2010.
- ^ a b "New Hampshire Gubernatorial Primary Results". Politico. September 14, 2010. Retrieved September 14, 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.
External links[edit]
- Official campaign sites
