1986 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1986 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1986 New Hampshire gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Governor John Sununu was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating Paul McEachern, who had defeated Paul M. Gagnon for the Democratic nomination.

1986 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986

Nominee John H. Sununu Paul McEachern Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 134,824 116,142 Percentage 53.72% 46.28%

Sununu:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% McEachern:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90%

Governor before election John H. Sununu Republican Elected Governor John H. Sununu Republican

Election results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1986

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John H. Sununu (incumbent)	134,824	53.72%
	Democratic	Paul McEachern	116,142	46.28%
	Republican hold		Swing