Republican. Two-term governor of New Hampshire, 4-term Congressman, and 3-term U.S. Senator. Defeated Doris Haddock in 2004 to win reelection to the Senate.
In 2005, he won $853,492 by picking 5 correct Powerball numbers.
Nominated by Barack Obama to be Commerce Secretary, Gregg withdrawn the nomination, citing "irresolvable conflicts" on several issues between himself and Obama. (February 2009).