1900 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1900 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 4, 1900. Incumbent Republican Edward C. Smith, per the "Mountain Rule",[1] did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate William W. Stickney defeated Democratic candidate John H. Senter to succeed him.

1900 Vermont gubernatorial election

September 4, 1900

Nominee William W. Stickney John H. Senter Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 48,441 17,129 Percentage 72.2% 25.5%

Governor before election Edward C. Smith Republican Elected Governor William W. Stickney Republican

Results

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1900[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	William W. Stickney	48,441	72.2
	Democratic	John H. Senter	17,129	25.5
	Prohibition	Henry C. Barnes	950	1.4
	Social Democratic	James Pirie	567	0.8
	N/A	Other	12	0.0
Total votes			'67,099'	'100'

References

1. Hand, Samuel B. "Mountain Rule Revisited" (PDF). Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
2. "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 1 January 2015.