1867 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1867 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 3, 1867.[1] In keeping with the "Mountain Rule",[2] incumbent Republican Paul Dillingham was not a candidate for another term as governor of Vermont. The Republican nomination was won by John B. Page, who had previously served as Vermont State Treasurer.[3] The Democratic nomination was won by John L. Edwards of Newport, who had previously served as State's Attorney of Orleans County.[4] In the general election, Page was elected to a one-year term as governor.[5]

1867 Vermont gubernatorial election
September 3, 1867 (1867-09-03)
 
Candidate John B. Page John L. Edwards
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 31,694 11,510
Percentage 73.3 26.6
Governor before election

Paul Dillingham
Republican

 Elected Governor

John B. Page
Republican

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Results
Vermont gubernatorial election, 1868[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John B. Page 31,694 73.3
Democratic John L. Edwards 11,510 26.6
N/A Scattering 22 0.1
Total votes '43,226' '100'

References
  1. "The Election in Montpelier". Green Mountain Freeman. Montpelier, VT. September 4, 1867. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Hand, Samuel B. "Mountain Rule Revisited" (PDF). Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  3. "Ballot for Governor". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. May 31, 1867. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Democratic State Convention". Rutland Independent. Rutland, VT. June 22, 1867. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "General Election Results: Governor". Vermont State Archives. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Secretary of State. p. 14. Archived from the original on February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  6. "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
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