1978 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
The 1978 New Hampshire gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1978.
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Incumbent Republican Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr. ran for a fourth term in office, but was defeated by State Representative Hugh Gallen.
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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| Democratic | Hugh Gallen | 133,133 | 49.38% | ||
| Republican | Meldrim Thomson, Jr. (incumbent) | 122,464 | 45.43% | ||
| Independent | Wesley Powell | 12,349 | 4.58% | ||
| Libertarian | Mabel G. Everett | 1,217 | 0.45% | ||
| Independent | Ralph Brewster | 424 | 0.16% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
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