1872 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The Vermont gubernatorial election of 1872 took place on September 3, 1872. Incumbent Republican John W. Stewart, per the "Mountain Rule",[1] did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Julius Converse defeated Democratic candidate A. B. Gardner to succeed him.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julius Converse | 41,946 | 71.6 | −1.8 | |
| Democratic/Liberal Republican | A.B. Gardner | 16,613 | 28.4 | +1.9 | |
| N/A | Other | 14 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | '58,573' | '100' | – | ||
References
- ^ Hand, Samuel B. "Mountain Rule Revisited" (PDF). Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
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