. Hampshire New Hampshire at a Glance State Profile - Gov. Shaheen (D) - Sen. Smith (R) - Sen. Gregg (R) Presidential Politics Congressional Districting - 01 - Sununu (R) - 02 - Bass (R) Almanac 2002 Home States & Districts Elected Officials For district profiles and additional information on the elected officials of New Hampshire, please use the pull-down menu above.

The People

• Pop. 2000: 1,235,786. Pop. 1990: 1,109,252; up 11.4% 1990-2000.
• 0.4% of U.S. total, 41st largest;
• 96% White, 0.7% Black, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Amer. Indian, 1.1% Two+ races, 0.6% Other. 1.7% Hispanic origin.
• 2.8% Unemployment.
• 2000 Voting age pop.: 926,224.
• 2000 Turnout: 578,656; 62% of VAP.
• Registered voters (2000): 854,695; 224,295 D (26%); 301,844 R (35%); 328,556 unaffiliated and minor parties (38%).

Election Results

2000 Presidential Vote
Bush (R)	273,559	(48%)
Gore (D)	266,348	(47%)
Nader (Green)	22,188	(4%)
Other	5,700	(1%)

2000 Republican Primary
McCain (R)	115,606	(49%)
Bush (R)	72,330	(30%)
Forbes (R)	30,166	(13%)
Keyes (R)	15,179	(6%)
Other	4,925	(2%)

2000 Democratic Primary
Gore (D)	76,897	(50%)
Bradley (D)	70,502	(46%)
Other	7,240	(5%)

1996 Presidential Vote
Clinton (D)	246,166	(49%)
Dole (R)	196,486	(39%)
Perot (I)	48,387	(10%)
Other	8,014	(2%)

Key State Officials:

• Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D)
• Secy. of State, William M. Gardner (D)
• Atty. Gen., Philip McLaughlin (D)
• Treasurer, Georgie A. Thomas (R)
• State Senate, 24 (11 D, 13 R)
• Senate President, Arthur P. Klemm Jr. (R)
• Majority Leader, Gary R. Francoeur (R)
• State House, 400 (139 D, 256 R, 1 I, 4 vacancies)
• House Speaker, Gene Chandler (R)

Congressional Delegation:

• Sen. Bob Smith (R)
• Sen. Judd Gregg (R)
• Representatives 2 (2 R):

John E. Sununu   (R-01)

Charles Bass   (R-02)