Hugh Gallen

Hugh J. Gallen
74th Governor of New Hampshire
In office January 4, 1979 – December 29, 1982
Preceded by	Meldrim Thomson, Jr.
Succeeded by	Vesta M. Roy as Acting Governor
Personal details
Born	(1924-07-30)July 30, 1924 Portland, Oregon
Died
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Irene Gallen

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 rare blood infection and was unable to function. Forced to yield his powers to the president of the Senate, Vesta M. Roy, who became acting governor, he died a few days before the inauguration of his successor, John H. Sununu.

External links

• National Governors Association profile
• Hugh Gallen at Find a Grave

Political offices
Preceded by Meldrim Thomson, Jr.	Governor of New Hampshire 1979–1982	Succeeded by Vesta M. Roy Acting Governor