NEW HAMPSHIRE 2006 Governor Race The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics. The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838. John Lynch (D) vs. Jim Coburn (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

John Lynch (D) defeated Jim Coburn (R), 74%-26%.

Gov. John Lynch (D)

First elected in 2004; Seeking second full term; Lynch was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 603-625-0075 Web Site: www.johnlynch06.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Nov. 25, 1952; Waltham, Mass.
• Family: Married (Susan); three children
• Education: Georgetown University, J.D., 1984; Harvard University, M.B.A., 1979; University of New Hampshire, B.A., 1974
• Professional Career: President, Lynch Group, 2001-04; President and CEO, Knoll Inc., 1994-2001; partner, consulting firm, 1987-94; Director of Admissions, Harvard Business School, 1982-86
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: None

Jim Coburn (R)

Coburn, a state representative, was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 603-222-2006 Web Site: www.jimcoburn.com

About The Candidate

• Born: 1944, Boston, Mass.
• Family: Widower (Christa); two children
• Education: Attended Lowell Technical College (now part of University of Massachusetts)
• Professional Career: Founder, Valco Data Systems
• Military Career: Air Force
• Previous Elective Office: State House, 2004-present

Previous Election Results

2004 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	John Lynch (D)	339,925	51%
	Craig Benson (R)	325,614	49%
	Other	740	0%
2004 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	John Lynch (D)	43,798	75%
	Paul McEachern (D)	14,403	25%
2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Craig Benson (R)	259,663	59%
	Mark Fernald (D)	169,277	38%
	Other	14,036	3%