1968 Vermont gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1968 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1968 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democrat Philip H. Hoff did not run for re-election to another term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Deane C. Davis defeated Democratic candidate John J. Daley to succeed him.

1968 Vermont gubernatorial election

← 1966 November 5, 1968 (1968-11-05) 1970 →

Nominee Deane C. Davis John J. Daley Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 89,387 71,656 Percentage 55.5% 44.5%

County results Davis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Daley:      50–60%

Governor before election Philip H. Hoff Democratic Elected Governor Deane C. Davis Republican

Democratic primary

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John J. Daley	10,641	97.7
	Democratic	Other	256	2.3
Total votes			'10,897'	'100'

Republican primary

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Deane C. Davis	36,719	62.7
	Republican	James L. Oakes	21,791	37.2
	Republican	Other	30	0.1
Total votes			'58,540'	'100'

General election

Results

1968 Vermont gubernatorial election^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Deane C. Davis	89,387	55.5
	Democratic	John J. Daley	71,656	44.5
	N/A	Other	46	0.0
Total votes			'161,089'	'100'

References

1. "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
2. "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 30, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.