John Lynch | |
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80th Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office January 6, 2005 – January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Craig Benson |
Succeeded by | Maggie Hassan |
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Born | Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S. | November 25, 1952
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Susan Lynch |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Hopkinton, New Hampshire |
Alma mater | University of New Hampshire (BA) Harvard University (MBA) Georgetown University (JD) |
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John Harry Lynch (born November 25, 1952) is an American businessman and politician. He was the 80th Governor of New Hampshire from 2005 to 2013.[1] Lynch was first elected governor in 2004, beating incumbent Craig Benson.[2] Lynch won re-election in landslide victories in 2006, 2008, and in 2010.[3]
Lynch is the most popular governor in New Hampshire history and, while in office, and was ranked among the nation's most popular governors.[4][5][6]