1978 United States Senate election in New Hampshire explained

Election Name:1978 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Country:New Hampshire
Flag Year:1931
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1972 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Previous Year:1972
Next Election:1984 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Next Year:1984
Election Date:November 7, 1978
Image1:File:Gordon J. Humphrey (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Gordon J. Humphrey
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:133,745
Percentage1:50.71%
Nominee2:Thomas J. McIntyre
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:127,945
Percentage2:48.51%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Thomas J. McIntyre
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Gordon J. Humphrey
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1978 United States Senate election in New Hampshire took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democratic Senator Thomas J. McIntyre ran for re-election to a fourth term but was defeated by Republican Gordon J. Humphrey.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bio.
  2. Web site: Alf Jacobson Obituary (2010) - New London, NH - Union Leader. Legacy.com.
  3. Web site: Hansel could be our next great young mayor, by Frederick Parsells.