Judd Gregg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Judd Gregg
United States Senator from New Hampshire
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Warren Rudman
Succeeded by	Kelly Ayotte
Chair of the Senate Budget Committee
In office January 4, 2005 – January 3, 2007
Preceded by	Don Nickles
Succeeded by	Kent Conrad
Chair of the Senate Health Committee
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by	Ted Kennedy
Succeeded by	Mike Enzi
76th Governor of New Hampshire
In office January 4, 1989 – January 2, 1993
Preceded by	John H. Sununu
Succeeded by	Ralph D. Hough (acting)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1989
Preceded by	James Colgate Cleveland
Succeeded by	Chuck Douglas
Member of the New Hampshire Executive Council from the 5th district
In office 1979–1981
Preceded by	Bernard Streeter
Succeeded by	Bernard Streeter
Personal details
Born	Judd Alan Gregg (1947-02-14) February 14, 1947 (age 78) Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kathleen MacLellan ​ (m. 1973)​
Children	3
Education	Columbia University (BA) Boston University (JD, LLM)

Judd Alan Gregg (born February 14, 1947) is an American politician and lawyer. He served as the 76th Governor of New Hampshire from 1989 to 1993. He was also a United States senator for New Hampshire from 1993 to 2011. During his time in the Senate, he led important committees.

Gregg is a member of the Republican Party. Before politics, he worked as a businessman and lawyer in Nashua, New Hampshire. Today, he helps lead the Public Advisory Board at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

In 2009, President Barack Obama asked Gregg to be the United States Secretary of Commerce. However, Gregg decided to withdraw his name. He also chose not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2010.

After leaving the Senate, Gregg became an advisor for Goldman Sachs. He also led a group called the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.

Early Life and Education

Judd Gregg was born in Nashua, New Hampshire. His father, Hugh Gregg, was also a Governor of New Hampshire. Judd Gregg went to Phillips Exeter Academy and graduated in 1965.

He earned his first degree from Columbia University in 1969. Later, he studied law at Boston University School of Law. He received two law degrees there in 1972 and 1975.

Starting His Political Career

Then-Governor Judd Gregg as painted by Richard Whitney

Judd Gregg's first elected job was on the Executive Council of New Hampshire. This is a state council that helps the Governor. He served there from 1979 to 1981.

In 1980, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was re-elected three more times. In 1988, he decided to run for Governor of New Hampshire instead. He won and was re-elected in 1990. New Hampshire governors serve two-year terms. As Governor, he managed the state's money well. He left office in 1993 with a budget surplus.

Serving in the U.S. Senate

Senate Elections

In 1992, Gregg ran for a U.S. Senate seat. He won and became a United States Senator in 1993. He was re-elected for a second term in 1998.

In 2004, he ran for a third term and won again. He chose not to seek re-election in 2010.

Senate Leadership

In 2005, Gregg was chosen to lead the U.S. Senate Committee on Budget. This committee works on how the government spends money. He believed in lower government spending.

Gregg (left) at the commissioning ceremony for the USS New Hampshire (SSN-778).

In 2008, he was appointed to a special panel. This panel watched over how the government used money during an economic crisis.

Key Political Views

Judd Gregg is known as a moderate Republican. This means he holds some conservative and some more middle-ground views. He generally supports careful spending.

He also worked on environmental issues. He helped pass a law that protected a large area of wilderness in New Hampshire and Vermont. Several buildings and institutes are named after him. The University of New Hampshire has "Gregg Hall." The Judd Gregg Meteorology Institute at Plymouth State University focuses on weather research. He also helped create the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

In 2007, he voted for the Clean Energy Act. He also supported a bill for immigration reform.

Gregg has a balanced record on social issues. He voted against a federal amendment about marriage in 2006. He also supported stem cell research. He has voted for some gun control laws and against others.

Presidential Politics

Gregg helped prepare presidential candidates for debates. In 2004, he pretended to be John Kerry for George W. Bush's debate practice. In 2000, he played the part of Al Gore.

In 2007, he supported Mitt Romney for president. Later, he supported other Republican candidates like Jeb Bush, John Kasich, and Nikki Haley.

Commerce Secretary Nomination

Gregg accepting his nomination

In February 2009, President Obama asked Judd Gregg to be the next United States Secretary of Commerce. If he had been confirmed, he would have had to leave his Senate seat.

Gregg decided to withdraw his name from consideration. He said he had disagreements about certain government plans. He took responsibility for his decision.

Personal Life

Judd Gregg is a member of the Congregationalist Church. He is married to Kathleen MacLellan Gregg. They have three children: Molly, Sarah, and Joshua.

In 2005, Gregg won over $850,000 from the D.C. Lottery. He had bought $20 worth of Powerball tickets.

Images for kids

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  Then-Governor Judd Gregg as painted by Richard Whitney

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  Gregg (left) at the commissioning ceremony for the USS New Hampshire (SSN-778)

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  Gregg accepting his nomination