1994 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1994 United States gubernatorial elections.

1994 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 8, 1994

Nominee Steve Merrill Wayne Douglas King Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 218,134 79,686 Percentage 69.94% 25.55%

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

Governor before election Steve Merrill Republican Elected Governor Steve Merrill Republican

The 1994 New Hampshire gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1994. Incumbent Governor Steve Merrill won re-election to a second term in a landslide amidst the concurrent Republican Revolution.

Despite his high popularity as governor, Merrill chose not to seek a third term in 1996, citing wanting to spend more time with his wife and kids. Following this election, Democrats would control the governorship for 18 of the next 20 years.

Election results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1994

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Steve Merrill (inc.)	218,134	69.94%	+13.92%
	Democratic	Wayne King	79,686	25.55%	−14.40%
	Libertarian	Steve Winter	13,709	4.40%	+0.40%
	Write-ins		353	0.11%
Majority			138,448	44.39%	+28.31%
Turnout			311,882
	Republican hold		Swing