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. As of 2014, this was the most recent Vermont gubernatorial election in which both major party candidates are now deceased.[1]
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Republican primary
Results
| 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
| 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Union | Earl S. Gardner | 174 | 93.0 | ||
| Liberty Union | Other | 13 | 7.0 | ||
| Total votes | '187' | '100' | |||
General election
Candidates
- Earl S. Gardner (Liberty Union)[3]
- Edwin Granai (Democratic), state representative[4]
- Richard A. Snelling (Republican), incumbent Governor of Vermont[4]
Results
| 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
- "Edwin Granai Obituary (2014) The Record". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
- "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 November 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- Gertler, Gayle (September 14, 1978). "Granai warns against danger of 'Fast-Buck' development". The Burlington Free Press. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
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