2016 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

none related races 2016 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2016 New Hampshire gubernatorial election New Hampshire presidential no 2014 New Hampshire gubernatorial election 2014 2018 New Hampshire gubernatorial election 2018 November 8, 2016 File:GOV SUNUNU OFFICIAL PHOTO (cropped).jpg 150x150px Chris Sununu Republican Party (United States) 354,040 48.84% File:Colin Van Ostern SNHU 2016 closeup.jpg Colin Van Ostern Democratic Party (United States) 337,589 46.57% x245px County results x245px Municipality results x245px Congressional district results x245px Precinct results Sununu: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Van Ostern: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #0d056c >90%Tie: #cdafdcff 40–50% #808080 No votes Governor Maggie Hassan Democratic Party (United States) Chris Sununu Republican Party (United States) The 2016 New Hampshire gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2016, to elect the governor of New Hampshire, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on September 13. Incumbent Democratic governor Maggie Hassan was eligible to run for re-election to a third term in office, but she instead successfully ran for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Kelly Ayotte.http://www.rollcall.com/news/for_nh_republicans_pain_is_probably_temporary-228773-1.html For N.H. Republicans, Pain Is Probably Temporary Roll Call October 30, 2013 October 30, 2013 Abby Livingstonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_VSGBW8ADk Pundit prediction: Hassan knocks off Ayotte in 2016http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/why-the-country-s-most-powerless-governor-might-run-for-senate-20150219 Why the Country's Most Powerless Governor Might Run for Senate National Journal February 19, 2015 April 18, 2015 Andrea Drusch dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150419041340/http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/why-the-country-s-most-powerless-governor-might-run-for-senate-20150219 April 19, 2015http://atr.rollcall.com/maggie-hassan-will-run-senate-new-hampshire-video Maggie Hassan Will Run for Senate in New Hampshire (Video) Roll Call Cahn Emily October 5, 2015 October 5, 2015 October 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151006115023/http://atr.rollcall.com/maggie-hassan-will-run-senate-new-hampshire-video/ dead In the general election, Republican nominee Chris Sununu defeated Democrat Colin Van Ostern and Libertarian state representative Max Abramson to become the first Republican governor of New Hampshire elected since 2002. With a margin of 2.27%, this election was the second-closest race of the 2016 gubernatorial election cycle, behind only the election in North Carolina. Background Governor Maggie Hassan, the incumbent from the Democratic Party, declined to run for reelection, choosing to seek a U.S. Senate seat instead. Both major parties had multiple declared candidates, leading to primary elections that were held September 13, 2016. New Hampshire and Vermont are the only states in the country whose governors are elected every two years. Democratic primary Candidates Declared Mark Connolly, former New Hampshire Deputy Secretary of Statehttp://www.unionleader.com/article/20151019/NEWS0605/151019212 Mark Connolly planning to run for governor October 19, 2015 October 19, 2015 Union LeaderWMUR October 20, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151020142708/http://www.unionleader.com/article/20151019/NEWS0605/151019212 dead Derek Dextraze Ian Freeman, radio host Steve Marchand, former mayor of Portsmouthhttp://www.wmur.com/politics/wmur-interview-former-portsmouth-mayor-marchand-running-for-governor/38775024 WMUR WMUR interview: Former Portsmouth Mayor Marchand running for governor March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 John DiStaso Colin Van Ostern, Executive Councilorhttp://www.wmur.com/politics/democrat-colin-van-ostern-to-run-for-governor/35716994 Democrat Colin Van Ostern running for governor October 8, 2015 October 8, 2015 WMUR Josh McElveen Declined Jackie Cilley, state representative, former state senator and candidate for governor in 2012http://nhjournal.com/analysis-nh-democrats-already-have-deep-bench-for-top-races-in-2016/ Analysis: NH Democrats already have deep bench for top races in 2016 November 14, 2014 November 14, 2014 New Hampshire Journal John DiStaso Dan Feltes, state senator Maggie Hassan, incumbent governor (running for U.S. Senate) Andrew Hosmer, state senatorhttp://www.laconiadailysun.com/index.php/newsx/local-news/88348-hosmer-for-governor Hosmer for Governor? August 24, 2015 October 6, 2015 The Laconia Daily Sunhttp://www.wmur.com/politics/governors-race-wide-open-after-hassan-announcement/35673926 Governor's race wide open after Hassan announcement October 6, 2015 October 6, 2015 WMUR Adam Sexton Ann McLane Kuster, U.S. representative (running for re-election) Shawn O'Connor, businessman (running for NH-01)http://www.wmur.com/political-scoop/bedford-democrat-quietly-preparing-to-run-for-us-senate-against-ayotte/29921108 Bedford Democrat quietly preparing to run for U.S. Senate against Ayotte November 25, 2014 December 1, 2014 WMUR James Pindellhttp://nhjournal.com/democratic-political-newcomer-oconnor-files-candidacy-for-1st-district-u-s-house-seat/ Democratic political newcomer O'Connor files candidacy for 1st District U.S. House seat NH Journal DiStaso John February 10, 2015 April 9, 2015 Chris Pappas, Executive Councilor Stefany Shaheen, Portsmouth City Councilor and daughter of U.S. senator Jeanne Shaheen Carol Shea-Porter, former U.S. representative (running for NH-01)http://www.nh1.com/news/paul-steinhauser-rep-carol-shea-porter-talks-2016-achievements-in-congress/ Paul Steinhauser: Rep. Carol Shea-Porter talks 2016, achievements in Congress December 11, 2014 December 12, 2014 NH1 Paul Steinhauser https://web.archive.org/web/20141215140454/http://www.nh1.com/news/paul-steinhauser-rep-carol-shea-porter-talks-2016-achievements-in-congress/ December 15, 2014 deadDiStaso John Shea-Porter announces she's running for US House again in 2016 http://www.wmur.com/politics/sheaporter-announces-shes-running-again-in-2016/35370700 WMUR.com 20 September 2015 Manchester Hearst Properties Inc. 20 September 2015 Donna Soucy, state senatorhttps://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/2016-senate-races-113837_Page4.html 16 in '16: The new battle for the Senate December 29, 2014 December 29, 2014 Politico Cheney Kyle Mike Vlacich, campaign manager for Senator Shaheen Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkConnolly DerekDextraze IanFreeman SteveMarchand ColinVan Ostern Other UndecidedInsideSources/NH JournalInsideSources/NH Journal July 19–21, 2016 444 ± 5.1% 7% 1% 3% 6% 13% — 71%Boston Herald/Franklin Pierce UniversityBoston Herald/Franklin Pierce University May 25–28, 2016 405 ± 4.9% 5% — — 2% 12% 6% 74%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 30–December 2, 2015 458 ± 4.6% 15% — — — 21% — 64% Results thumb|240px|Results by county: Van Ostern #3771c8 Van Ostern—60–70% #5f8dd3 Van Ostern—50–60% #87aade Van Ostern—40–50% #afc6e9 Van Ostern—30–40% Democratic primary results Colin Van Ostern Democratic Party (United States) 37,696 51.99 Steve Marchand Democratic Party (United States) 18,338 25.29 Mark Connolly Democratic Party (United States) 14,840 20.47 Ian Freeman Democratic Party (United States) 1,069 1.47 Derek Dextraze Democratic Party (United States) 557 0.77 72,500 100.00 Republican primary Candidates Declared Frank Edelblut, state representative Timeline Photos - Rep Frank Edelblut Facebook http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=536799806474334&set=a.111450859009233.20049.100004329579201&type=1&permPage=1 www.facebook.com 2015-08-12 Jeanie Forrester, state senatorhttp://www.wmur.com/politics/republican-forrester-says-she-is-considering-run-for-governor/35165414 Republican Forrester says she is considering run for governor John DiStaso WMUR9 September 8, 2015 October 5, 2015http://www.wmur.com/politics/forrester-focuses-on-modest-upbringing-conservative-values-in-announcing-run-for-governor/38772162 Forrester focuses on modest upbringing, conservative values in announcing run for governor John DiStaso March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 WMUR Ted Gatsas, Mayor of Manchesterhttp://www.wmur.com/politics/wmur-first-manchester-mayor-gatsas-running-for-governor/38556662 WMUR Updated: WMUR first: Manchester Mayor Gatsas running for governor March 17, 2016 March 17, 2016 John DiStaso John Lavoie Chris Sununu, Executive Councilor, son of former governor John H. Sununu and brother of former U.S. senator John E. Sununuhttp://www.nh1.com/news/chris-sununu-announces-run-for-nh-governor/ Chris Sununu announces run for NH Governor NH1.com January 14, 2015 September 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150919153750/http://www.nh1.com/news/chris-sununu-announces-run-for-nh-governor/ September 19, 2015 dead mdy-all Declined Jeb Bradley, Majority Leader of the State Senate and former U.S. representativehttp://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141130/NEWS/141139977/101050/ Will O'Brien decide who runs for governor in 2016? James Pindell Seacoast online November 30, 2014 April 18, 2015 April 19, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150419074831/http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141130/NEWS/141139977/101050/ dead Walt Havenstein, businessman and nominee for governor in 2014http://www.wmur.com/politics/havenstein-says-he-wont-run-for-governor-in-2016/32618012 Havenstein says he won't run for governor in 2016 John DiStaso WMUR-TV April 28, 2015 April 28, 2015 Donnalee Lozeau, Mayor of Nashuahttp://www.wmur.com/politics/lozeau-says-shes-not-running-for-nashua-mayor-again/30704858 Lozeau says she's not running for Nashua mayor again Adam Sexton WMUR9 January 14, 2015 January 16, 2015 Chuck Morse, president of the State Senate Andy Sanborn, state senator Endorsements Frank Edelblut 603 Alliance603 Alliance Endorsements http://603alliance.org/2016/07/603-alliance-endorsements/ The 603 Alliance 21 July 2016 7 July 2016 New Hampshire Liberty AllianceNew Hampshire Liberty Alliance 2016 State Candidate Endorsements https://www.nhliberty.org/2016_Endorsements New Hampshire Liberty Alliance 21 July 2016 11 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160814040544/http://www.nhliberty.org/2016_Endorsements 14 August 2016 dead Fifty-seven current members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives: Chris Adams, Glen Aldrich, Keith Ammon, John Balcom, Steven Beaudoin, Rick Christie, James Coffey, Allen Cook, Susan Delemus, Dan Donovan, Eric Eastman, Tracy Emerick, Elizabeth Ferreira, Valerie Fraser, Harold French, Bart Fromuth, Dick Gordon, Linda Gould, Warren Groen, Joe Hannon, J.R. Hoell, Edith Hogan, Werner Horn, Ray Howard, Paul Ingbretson, Dan Itse, Tom Kaczynski, Joe Lachance, Don Lebrun, Donald McClarren, Jim McConnell, Mark McLean, Carol McGuire, Dan McGuire, Josh Moore, Bill Ohm, Jeff Oligny, Jason Parent, Joe Pitre, Katherine Prudhomme O'Brien, Kimberly Rice, Eric Schleien, Carl Seidel, Tammy Simmons, Kathleen Souza, Greg Smith, James Spillane, Victoria Sullivan, Mike Sylvia, Dan Tamburello, Len Turcotte, Jordan Ulery, Peter Varney, Michael Vose, Joshua Whitehouse, Ted Wright, Kurt WuelperLong List of NH House Members Endorsing Frank Edelblut for Governor https://frankedelblut.com/frank-edelblut-endorsed-long-list-new-hampshire-house-members/ Frank Edelblut for Governor of New Hampshire 2016 13 August 2016 2 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161012193504/https://frankedelblut.com/frank-edelblut-endorsed-long-list-new-hampshire-house-members/ 12 October 2016 dead The Conway Daily SunSUMMER'S OVER, NOW VOTE http://www.conwaydailysun.com/opinion/editorials/127762-summer-s-over-now-vote The Conway Daily Sun September 8, 2016 Jeanie Forrester New Hampshire Union LeaderAn Editorial - Joseph W. McQuaid, Publisher: Jeanie Forrester for governor http://www.unionleader.com/An-Editorial-Joseph-W-McQuaid-Publisher-Jeanie-Forrester-for-governor-09012016 New Hampshire Union Leader August 31, 2016 September 1, 2016 September 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160902135531/http://www.unionleader.com/An-Editorial-Joseph-W-McQuaid-Publisher-Jeanie-Forrester-for-governor-09012016 dead Susan B. Anthony ListSusan B. Anthony List Endorses Jeanie Forrester for NH Governor https://www.sba-list.org/newsroom/press-releases/susan-b-anthony-list-endorses-jeanie-forrester-nh-governor Susan B. Anthony List September 9, 2016 Ted Gatsas Jeb Bradley, New Hampshire Senate Majority LeaderSENATE MAJORITY LEADER JEB BRADLEY ENDORSES GATSAS AHEAD OF REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=1330bdc0393631d2cfb1efc1a&id=1d7da24740 Gatsas for Governor September 7, 2016 The Keene SentinelGatsas tops GOP gubernatorial candidates http://www.sentinelsource.com/opinion/editorial/gatsas-tops-gop-gubernatorial-candidates/article_54c5106f-8838-50ba-be2e-61307d06250d.html The Keene Sentinel September 9, 2016 Nashua TelegraphGOP: Ted Gatsas http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/opinion/editorials/1084831-465/gop-ted-gatsas.html Nashua Telegraph September 4, 2016 Chris Sununu Individuals Charles Bass, former U.S. representativehttp://manchester.suntimes.com/man-politics-government/7/142/168747/charlie-bass-endorses-chris-sununu-for-governor Charlie Bass Endorses Chris Sununu for Governor Manchester Sun Times February 4, 2016 February 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160206182900/http://manchester.suntimes.com/man-politics-government/7/142/168747/charlie-bass-endorses-chris-sununu-for-governor February 6, 2016 dead Scott Brown, former United States senator from Massachusettshttp://www.wmur.com/politics/new-hampshire-primary-source-scott-brown-endorses-chris-sununus-bid-for-governor/39012650 Updated NH Primary Source: Ayotte outraises Hassan by $6K, returns $2K to disgraced ex-congressman wmur.com April 19, 2016 Bill Cahill, former Executive Councilor Louis Georgopoulos, former Executive Councilor Judd Gregg, former governor of New Hampshirehttp://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/former-nh-governors-gregg-merrill-endorse-christopher-sununu-in-gubernatorial/article_d1b04ecd-f1b7-59e3-b8c1-8f8fc3c336f7.html Former NH governors Gregg, Merrill endorse Christopher Sununu in gubernatorial contest Keene Sentinel November 19, 2015 Ruth Griffin, former Executive Councilor John Kasich, Governor of Ohio and 2016 presidential candidatehttp://www.nh1.com/news/first-on-nh1-news-kasich-returns-to-nh-aug-28-will-back-sununu-in-race-for-governor/ FIRST on NH1 News: Kasich returns to NH Aug 28; will back Sununu in race for governor nh1.com August 16, 2016 August 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817114102/http://www.nh1.com/news/first-on-nh1-news-kasich-returns-to-nh-aug-28-will-back-sununu-in-race-for-governor/ August 17, 2016 dead Joseph Kenney, executive councilorhttp://www.unionleader.com/Sununu-endorsed-by-fellow-executive-councilors Sununu endorsed by fellow executive councilors Union Leader November 23, 2015 December 5, 2015 December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208141019/http://www.unionleader.com/Sununu-endorsed-by-fellow-executive-councilors dead Steve Merrill, former governor of New Hampshire Chuck Morse, president of the New Hampshire Senatehttp://www.chrissununu.com/newsdetail/senate-president-chuck-morse-endorses-chris-sununu-for-governor-4991911 Senate President Chuck Morse endorses Chris Sununu for Governor June 8, 2016 June 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160811162754/http://www.chrissununu.com/newsdetail/senate-president-chuck-morse-endorses-chris-sununu-for-governor-4991911 August 11, 2016 dead Earl Rinker, former executive councilor Dan St. Hilaire, former executive councilor Raymond Wieczorek, former executive councilor Newspapers Concord MonitorEditorial: For Republicans, Chris Sununu http://www.unionleader.com/An-Editorial-Joseph-W-McQuaid-Publisher-Jeanie-Forrester-for-governor-09012016 Concord Monitor September 4, 2016 September 1, 2016 September 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160902135531/http://www.unionleader.com/An-Editorial-Joseph-W-McQuaid-Publisher-Jeanie-Forrester-for-governor-09012016 dead The Portsmouth HeraldSununu deserves to be GOP standard-bearer http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20160911/sununu-deserves-to-be-gop-standard-bearer The Portsmouth Herald September 11, 2016August 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror FrankEdelblut JeannieForrester TedGatsas JonLavoie ChrisSununu Other Undecided NH JournalJune 2020 July 19–21, 2016 619 ± 5.1% 4% 5% 21% 2% 27% — 41%Boston Herald/Franklin Pierce University May 25–28, 2016 405 ± 4.9% 0% 7% 10% — 44% 3% 36%Public Policy Polling November 30–December 2, 2015 454 ± 4.6% 12% — — — 60% — 28% Results thumb|240px|Results by county: Sununu #e9afaf Sununu—30–40% #f4d7d7 Sununu—<30% Edelblut #afe9af Edelblut—30–40% #87de87 Edelblut—40–50% Forrester #e9ddaf Forrester—30–40% #decd87 Forrester—40–50% Republican primary resultshttps://www.politico.com/2016-election/results/map/governor/new-hampshire/ New Hampshire Gubernatorial Primaries Results Politico September 14, 2016 Chris Sununu Republican Party (United States) 34,137 30.68 Frank Edelblut Republican Party (United States) 33,149 29.79 Ted Gatsas Republican Party (United States) 22,840 20.53 Jeanie Forrester Republican Party (United States) 19,716 17.72 John Lavoie Republican Party (United States) 1,429 1.28 111,271 100.00 Libertarian Party Candidates Declared Max Abramson, state representativeSullivan Max Seabrook Rep. Max Abramson running for governor http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20160613/NEWS/160619749 14 August 2016 Seacoastonline.com 13 June 2016 Independents Candidates Declared Mike Gill, businessmanForrester to become fourth Republican candidate for governor http://www.wmur.com/politics/forrester-to-become-fourth-republican-candidate-for-governor/38636046 14 August 2016 WMUR 22 March 2016 Jilletta Jarvis, training project managerSchinella Tony Jarvis Launches Indie Bid for Governor of NH http://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/jarvis-launches-indie-bid-governor-nh 14 August 2016 Concord Patch 18 May 2016Jilletta Jarvis for NH Governor 2016 http://jillettajjarvis.doodlekit.com/ Jilletta Jarvis for NH Governor 2016 14 August 2016 General election Debates Complete video of debate, October 26, 2016 - C-SPAN Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2016 Governor Race ratings https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139364 The Cook Political Report October 15, 2018 October 15, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181015115045/https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139364 dead Tossup August 12, 2016 Daily KosElections 2015-16 https://elections.dailykos.com/app/elections/2016/office/governor Daily Kos October 15, 2018 October 15, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181015114617/https://elections.dailykos.com/app/elections/2016/office/governor dead Tossup November 8, 2016 Rothenberg Political ReportGubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2016-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2016 The Rothenberg Political Report October 15, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallOur Final 2016 picks http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/our-final-2016-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball October 15, 2018 October 15, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181015114619/http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/our-final-2016-picks/ dead Lean D November 7, 2016 Real Clear Politics2016 Election Maps - 2016 Governor Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/governor/2016_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics October 15, 2018 Tossup November 1, 2016 Governinghttp://www.governing.com/governor-races-2016 2016 Governors Races Ratings & News Governing Magazine October 28, 2016 October 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161027090343/http://www.governing.com/governor-races-2016 dead Tossup October 27, 2016 Polling Aggregate polls Source of pollaggregationDatesadministeredDatesupdated ColinVan Ostern (D) ChrisSununu (R) Other/UndecidedCalculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.MarginReal Clear PoliticsReal Clear PoliticsOctober 28 – November 6, 2016November 6, 201643.2%44.4%12.4%Sununu +1.2% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ColinVan Ostern (D) ChrisSununu (R) Other UndecidedSurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey November 1–7, 2016 696 ± 4.6% 55% 42% — 3%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH November 3–6, 2016 707 ± 3.7% 48% 37% 2% 13%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey Oct 31–Nov 6, 2016 672 ± 4.6% 56% 41% — 3%WMUR/UNH November 2–5, 2016 645 ± 3.7% 47% 38% 3% 12%WMUR/UNH November 1–4, 2016 588 ± 3.7% 47% 37% 2% 14%WMUR/UNH Oct 31–Nov 3, 2016 515 ± 3.7% 47% 37% 2% 14%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey Oct 28–Nov 3, 2016 672 ± 4.6% 54% 42% — 4%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University Oct 31–Nov 2, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 37% 41% 6% 15%American Research GroupAmerican Research Group https://web.archive.org/web/20161104074839/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/arg-26663 November 4, 2016 Oct 31–Nov 2, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 44% 48% 2% 6%WMUR/UNH Oct 30–Nov 2, 2016 466 ± 3.7% 46% 38% 2% 14%WBUR/MassINCWBUR/MassINC Oct 29–Nov 1, 2016 500 LV ± 4.4% 44% 49% 1% 5% 43% 45% <1% 10%UMass Lowell/7NewsUMass Lowell/7News Oct 28–Nov 2, 2016 695 LV ± 4.3% 43% 47% 5% 4% 901 RV ± 3.8% 41% 45% 5% 8%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey Oct 27–Nov 2, 2016 658 ± 4.6% 54% 42% — 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling Oct 31–Nov 1, 2016 781 ± 3.5% 47% 44% — 9%WMUR/UNH Oct 29–Nov 1, 2016 468 ± 3.7% 43% 40% 3% 14%WBUR/MassINC Oct 29–Nov 1, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 44% 49% 1% 5% 43% 45% — 10%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey Oct 26–Nov 1, 2016 635 ± 4.6% 53% 43% — 4%WMUR/UNH October 28–31, 2016 513 ± 3.7% 44% 40% 2% 14%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 25–31, 2016 659 ± 4.6% 53% 43% — 4%WMUR/UNH October 27–30, 2016 463 ± 3.7% 43% 40% 2% 14%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH October 26–30, 2016 641 ± 3.9% 43% 40% 2% 14%WMUR/UNH October 26–29, 2016 516 ± 3.7% 42% 41% 5% 12% NH Journal October 26–28, 2016 408 ± 4.2% 42% 45% 2% 11%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 22–25, 2016 401 ± 4.9% 48% 43% 4% 5%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist October 20–24, 2016 768 LV ± 3.5% 47% 46% 2% 4% 1,020 RV ± 3.1% 47% 46% 2% 5%UMass Amherst/WBZUMass Amherst/WBZ https://web.archive.org/web/20161025191611/https://cbsboston.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/toplines_state_races.pdf October 25, 2016 October 17–21, 2016 772 ± 4.5% 44% 43% 6% 7% 42% 39% 5% 14%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH October 11–17, 2016 770 ± 3.5% 44% 38% 4% 15%Washington Post/SurveyMonkeyWashington Post/SurveyMonkey https://web.archive.org/web/20170914002554/http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/politics/surveymonkey-15-state-poll/2103/ 2017-09-14 October 8–16, 2016 569 ± 0.5% 53% 43% — 4%WBUR/MassINCWBUR/MassINC October 10–12, 2016 501 ± 4.4% 47% 44% 2% 8% 41% 41% 2% 15%7News/UMass Lowell7News/UMass Lowell October 7–11, 2016 517 ± 4.9% 39% 41% 6% 13%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20161009135519/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/10_6_2016_marginals.pdf October 9, 2016 October 3–5, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 36% 40% 2% 20%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Save the Children Action NetworkGreenberg Quinlan Rosner - Save the Children Action Network Sept 29–Oct 4, 2016 500 ± 4.3% 44% 44% 6% 6%WBUR/MassINCWBUR/MassINC September 27–29, 2016 502 ± 4.4% 44% 47% 2% 7% 41% 44% 2% 11%American Research GroupAmerican Research Group September 20–25, 2016 522 ± 4.2% 44% 45% 1% 10%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University September 17–20, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 43% 49% 1% 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2016 1,036 ± 3.0% 35% 39% — 26%Public Policy Polling November 30–December 2, 2015 990 ± 3.1% 34% 40% — 25%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 16–18, 2015 880 ± 3.3% 34% 41% — 25%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 32% 39% — 29%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH July 7–20, 2015 472 ± 4.5% 26% 36% — 37%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 34% 37% — 29% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); with Maggie Hassan Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MaggieHassan (D) JebBradley (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 48% 39% — 13%Public Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 53% 36% — 11% August 2016 Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MaggieHassan (D) DonnaleeLozeau (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 55% 25% — 20% August 2016 Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MaggieHassan (D) ChrisSununu (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 48% 41% — 11%Public Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 52% 35% — 13% August 2016 with Stefany Shaheen Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror StefanyShaheen (D) JebBradley (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling October 16–18, 2015 880 ± 3.3% 37% 39% — 23% August 2016 with Chris Pappas Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChrisPappas (D) JebBradley (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 33% 38% — 29% August 2016 Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChrisPappas (D) ChrisSununu (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 34% 38% — 28% with Terie Norelli Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerieNorelli (D) JebBradley (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 33% 39% — 29% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerieNorelli (D) ChrisSununu (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 34% 39% — 27% with Mark Connolly Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkConnolly (D) FrankEdelblut (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2016 1,036 ± 3% 31% 24% — 45%Public Policy Polling November 30–December 2, 2015 990 ± 3.1% 33% 24% — 43% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkConnolly (D) ChrisSununu (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2016 1,036 ± 3% 36% 38% — 25%Public Policy Polling November 30–December 2, 2015 990 ± 3.1% 36% 40% — 24% August 2016 Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror StefanyShaheen (D) ChrisSununu (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling October 16–18, 2015 880 ± 3.3% 40% 41% — 19% with Jackie Cilley Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackieCilley (D) JebBradley (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 31% 37% — 31% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackieCilley (D) DonnaleeLozeau (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 32% 26% — 43% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JackieCilley (D) ChrisSununu (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 36% 37% — 27% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ColinVan Ostern (D) FrankEdelblut (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2016 1,036 ± 3% 30% 25% — 45%Public Policy Polling November 30–December 2, 2015 990 ± 3.1% 30% 26% — 44% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ColinVan Ostern (D) JebBradley (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling October 16–18, 2015 880 ± 3.3% 31% 40% — 29%Public Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 31% 38% — 31%Public Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 31% 37% — 32% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ColinVan Ostern (D) DonnaleeLozeau (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 31% 27% — 42% Results 2016 New Hampshire gubernatorial electionhttp://sos.nh.gov/2016GovGen.aspx?id=8589963648 2016 General Election Information and Results Secretary of State, New Hampshire November 27, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Chris Sununu 354,040 48.84% +1.41% Democratic Party (United States) Colin Van Ostern 337,589 46.57% -5.81% Libertarian Party (United States) Max Abramson 31,243 4.31% N/A 1,991 0.28% +0.09% 724,863 100.00% N/A Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) By county County Sununu# Sununu% Van Ostern# Van Ostern% Abramson# Abramson% Scatter# Scatter% Total votes Margin Belknap 18,798 54.70% 14,069 40.94% 1,403 4.08% 94 0.00% 34,364 13.76% Carroll 15,192 52.38% 12,503 43.29% 1,126 3.90% 58 0.00% 28,879 9.09% Cheshire 17,107 42.25% 21,471 53.02% 1,802 4.45% 114 0.00% 40,494 -10.77% Coos 7,424 48.90% 7,006 46.14% 702 4.62% 51 0.00% 15,183 2.76% Grafton 19,685 39.65% 27,621 55.64% 2,215 4.46% 122 0.00% 49,643 -15.99% Hillsborough 103,811 49.70% 95,231 45.59% 9,128 4.37% 698 0.00% 208,868 4.11% Merrimack 37,295 45.51% 41,195 50.26% 3,245 3.96% 222 0.00% 81,957 -4.75% Rockingham 94,385 53.52% 74,076 42.00% 7,499 4.25% 411 0.00% 176,371 11.52% Strafford 29,578 44.12% 34,173 50.97% 3,128 4.67% 164 0.00% 67,043 -6.85% Sullivan 10,765 48.80% 10,244 46.43% 995 4.51% 57 0.00% 22,061 2.37% Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Carroll (largest city: Conway) Coös (largest city: Berlin) Sullivan (largest city: Claremont) right 300px Shift by county 300px Trend by county Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 300px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip By congressional district Sununu won one of the two congressional districts, which elected a Democrat.Dra 2020 https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::dc25e6e9-1e87-439f-8f67-9f20aa842487 District Sununu Van Ostern RepresentativeNew Hampshire 1 1st 50% 45%Carol Shea-PorterNew Hampshire 2 2nd 47% 48%Annie Kuster Notes References 30em External links Chris Sununu (R) for Governor Colin Van Ostern (D) for Governor Max Abramson (L) for Governor Jilletta Jarvis (I) for Governor New Hampshire Governor 2016