John Lynch

:This article is about the governor of New Hampshire. For other people called "John Lynch," see John Lynch (disambiguation).

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John Lynch (born November 25, 1952 in Waltham, Massachusetts), is the Governor of New Hampshire.

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November 25 - 1952 - Waltham, Massachusetts - Governor of New Hampshire

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A businessman and Democratic politician, Lynch was elected on November 2, 2004, defeating Republican incumbent Craig Benson. Lynch was the first challenger to defeat a one-term incumbent in New Hampshire in 78 years. He was sworn in on January 6, 2005.

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Democratic - November 2 - 2004 - Republican - Craig Benson - New Hampshire - January 6 - 2005

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Prior to his election, Lynch's career included work as Director of Admissions at Harvard Business School, CEO of Knoll Inc., a national furniture manufacturer, and president of The Lynch Group, a business consulting firm in Manchester, New Hampshire. Lynch was serving as Chairman of the University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees when he announced he would run for governor.

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Harvard Business School - Manchester, New Hampshire - University System of New Hampshire

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He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1974, an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

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University of New Hampshire - Juris Doctor - Georgetown University

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He and his wife, Dr. Susan Lynch, live in Hopkinton, New Hampshire with their three children, Jacqueline, Julia and Hayden.

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