Story Archives of 'Governor's Race 2004'

Election results prompt understandable celebration in the Lynch camp, and an odd silence from Governor Benson.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more.

The polls show Governor Benson and Democrat John Lynch in a close race for the corner office. But in terms of the money race, Lynch has outpaced Benson. Both candidates have relied heavily on their own checkbooks to finance their campaigns but looking at individual donations, Lynch has the support of more than twice as many New Hampshire residents as Benson.

Unfortunately for Lynch, the connection between donations and votes is not one to one. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg has more.

51 year-old Hopkinton resident John Lynch wants to be your next Governor... and some party insiders believe that his success as a self-made businessman as well his personal wealth could give Governor Benson a good run for his money. The former chairman of the state's university system board of trustees has taken the pledge against a sales or income tax, he's for the death penalty and against state gambling.

Governor Craig Benson and his Democratic challenger John Lynch clashed over homeland security, ethics, and the environment last night.

Their debate in Berlin had a heated and increasingly personal tone.

NHPR correspondent Trish Anderton reports.

Executive Council approves a $680,000 contract for consultants to take another look at the state's self-insurance program. Governor Benson says the findings could prompt the state to return to conventional insurance for its workers next year.