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General ElectionNew Hampshire race
2026 New Hampshire Governor General Election
Governor
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About this office
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What the New Hampshire governor does
New Hampshire's governor is the state's chief executive, signs or vetoes legislation, proposes budgets, appoints officials, and directs executive agencies, while many appointments and contracts involve the elected Executive Council.
Shared authority: The governor shares authority with the General Court, Executive Council, courts, municipalities, and federal government. An event during an administration is not automatically the governor's personal action.
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