EXECUTIVE · NH · 2003-2005
Craig Benson
Governor · Republican · New Hampshire
Background
Craig Benson served as Governor of New Hampshire from 2003–2005 (2 years). Took office after Jeanne Shaheen; succeeded by John Lynch. Same-year political environment (2003): Attorney General Peter Heed; Secretary of State Bill Gardner; Treasurer Georgie Thomas.
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Others who held this office in New Hampshire
- Kelly Ayotte (2025-present)
- Chris Sununu (2017-2025)
- Maggie Hassan (2013-2017)
- John Lynch (2005-2013)
- Jeanne Shaheen (1997-2003)
- Steve Merrill (1993-1997)
- Steve Merrill (1993-1997)
- Judd Gregg (1989-1993)
- John H. Sununu (1983-1989)
- Hugh Gallen (1979-1982)
- Meldrim Thomson Jr. (1973-1979)
- Walter R. Peterson Jr. (1969-1973)
- John W. King (1963-1969)
- Wesley Powell (1959-1963)
- Lane Dwinell (1955-1959)
- Hugh Gregg (1953-1955)