The 1976 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Republican Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Harry V. Spanos with 57.66% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 14, 1976.
Democratic primary
Candidates Carmen C. Chimento, American Independent Party candidate for the 1974 and 1975 United States Senate elections in New Hampshire James A. Connor, former county attorney for Hillsborough County Hugh J. Gallen, State Representative Harry V. Spanos, former State Senator
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Ralph Brewster Meldrim Thomson Jr., incumbent Governor Gerald J. Zeiller, former staffer to Senators Styles Bridges and Norris Cotton
Results
General election
Candidates Harry Spanos, Democratic Meldrim Thomson, Republican
Results
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