EXECUTIVE · NH · 1979-1982
Hugh Gallen
Governor · Democrat · New Hampshire
On the record
Died in office Dec 1982
SEVERITY · DIED-IN-OFFICE
Background
Hugh Gallen (Democrat) was New Hampshire's Governor 1979–1982 (3 years). Took office after Meldrim Thomson Jr.; succeeded by John H. Sununu. In-office record: Died in office Dec 1982. Same-year political environment (1979): Secretary of State Bill Gardner.
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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)
- Craig Benson (2003-2005)
- Jeanne Shaheen (1997-2003)
- Steve Merrill (1993-1997)
- Steve Merrill (1993-1997)
- Judd Gregg (1989-1993)
- John H. Sununu (1983-1989)
- 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)