1888 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The Vermont gubernatorial election of 1888 took place on September 4, 1888. Incumbent Republican Ebenezer J. Ormsbee, per the "Mountain Rule",[1] did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate William P. Dillingham defeated Democratic candidate Stephen C. Shurtleff to succeed him.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William P. Dillingham | 48,522 | 69.9 | +3.9 | |
| Democratic | Stephen C. Shurtleff | 19,527 | 28.1 | −2.0 | |
| Prohibition | Henry M. Seely | 1,372 | 2.0 | −0.7 | |
| N/A | Other | 5 | 0.0 | −0.1 | |
| Total votes | '69,426' | '100' | – | ||
References
- ^ Hand, Samuel B. "Mountain Rule Revisited" (PDF). Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
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