Preceded by Meldrim Thomson, Jr. Party Democratic Party Political party Democratic Succeeded by Vesta M. Roy | Spouse(s) Irene Gallen Resigned December 29, 1982 Name Hugh Gallen | |
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Born July 30, 1924
Portland, Oregon ( 1924-07-30 ) Role Former Governor of New Hampshire Died December 29, 1982, Boston, Massachusetts, United States Previous office Governor of New Hampshire (1979–1982) | ||
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Hugh J. Gallen (July 30, 1924 – December 29, 1982) was an American automobile dealer and Democratic politician from Littleton, New Hampshire. After serving in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, he won two terms as Governor.
Gallen was born in Portland, Oregon.
Gallen served as governor from 1979 until his death. Although twice elected for two-year terms as governor he was defeated in his bid for a third term in 1982. In November 1982 he became seriously ill due to a blood infection that required dialysis. Gallen, who yielded his powers to the president of the Senate, Vesta M. Roy, who became acting governor, died a few days before the inauguration of his successor, John H. Sununu.
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