1867 Vermont gubernatorial election

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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]

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1867 Vermont gubernatorial election

← 1866
September 3, 1867 (1867-09-03)
1868 â†’
 
Candidate John B. Page John L. Edwards
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 31,694 11,510
Percentage 73.3 26.6

County results
Page:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Paul Dillingham
Republican

Elected Governor

John B. Page
Republican

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Results

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1867 Vermont gubernatorial election[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'
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