1992 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1992 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1992 New Hampshire gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1992. Republican nominee Steve Merrill, who defeated Ed Dupont and Liz Hager for the Republican nomination, won the election, defeating Deborah Arnie Arnesen, who had defeated Norman D'Amours for the Democratic nomination.

1992 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 3, 1992

Nominee Steve Merrill Deborah Arnie Arnesen Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 289,170 206,232 Percentage 56.02% 39.95%

Merrill:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90% Arnesen:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90%

Governor before election Judd Gregg Republican Elected Governor Steve Merrill Republican

Election results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1992

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Steve Merrill	289,170	56.02%	−4.24%
	Democratic	Deborah Arnie Arnesen	206,232	39.95%	+5.40%
	Libertarian	Miriam Luce	20,663	4.00%	−0.86%
	Write-ins		105	0.02%
Majority			82,938	16.08%	−9.63%
Turnout			516,170
	Republican hold		Swing