The 1996 United States Senate election in New Hampshire was held on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Bob Smith won re-election to a second term. Smith had established himself as the most conservative senator from the Northeast, and Bill Clinton's coattails nearly caused his defeat. That was to the point that on the night of the election many American media networks incorrectly projected that Dick Swett had won.
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John Rauh, founder of Americans for Campaign Reform, former CEO of Griffon Corporation, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1990
- Dick Swett, former U.S. representative from Bow
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
- Ken Blevens (Libertarian)
- Bob Smith, incumbent U.S. senator (Republican)
- Dick Swett, former U.S. representative from Bow (Democratic)
Results
See also
References