1928 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The Vermont gubernatorial election of 1928 took place on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Republican John E. Weeks ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate Harry C. Shurtleff. Weeks, who sought an exception to the Vermont Republican Party's "Mountain Rule", was the first Vermont Governor elected to a second two-year term.[1]
Republican primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John E. Weeks (inc.) | 37,554 | 65.7 | ||
| Republican | Edward H. Deavitt | 19,558 | 34.2 | ||
| Republican | Other | 5 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | '57,112' | '100' | |||
Democratic primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harry C. Shurtleff | 2,990 | 99.3 | ||
| Democratic | Other | 20 | 0.7 | ||
| Total votes | '3,010' | '100' | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John E. Weeks (inc.) | 94,974 | 73.5 | ||
| Democratic | Harry C. Shurtleff | 33,563 | 26.0 | ||
| Prohibition | Frank M. Post | 611 | 0.5 | ||
| N/A | Other | 25 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | '129,173' | '100' | |||
References
- ^ Hand, Samuel B. (2003). The Star That Set: The Vermont Republican Party, 1854-1974. Lexington Books. pp. 124–126. ISBN 9780739106006. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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