1978 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1978 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Richard A. Snelling ran successfully for a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate Edwin C. Granai.

1978 Vermont gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978 (1978-11-07)
 
Nominee Richard Snelling Edwin Granai
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 78,181 42,482
Percentage 62.8% 34.1%

County results
Snelling:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Richard Snelling
Republican

Elected Governor

Richard Snelling
Republican

Republican primary

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Richard A. Snelling (inc.) 30,454 99.0
Republican Other 316 1.0
Total votes '30,770' '100'

Democratic primary

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Edwin C. Granai 8,572 64.6
Democratic Bernard O'Shea 4,570 34.5
Democratic Other 121 0.9
Total votes '13,263' '100'

Liberty Union primary

Results

Liberty Union primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberty Union Earl S. Gardner 174 93.0
Liberty Union Other 13 7.0
Total votes '187' '100'

General election

Results

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1978[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Richard A. Snelling (inc.) 78,181 62.8
Democratic Edwin C. Granai 42,482 34.1
Liberty Union Earl S. Gardner 3,629 2.9
N/A Other 190 0.2
Total votes '124,482' '100'

References

  1. "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  2. "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 December 2014.


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