1930 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The 1930 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican John E. Weeks did not run for re-election to a third term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Stanley C. Wilson defeated Democratic candidate Park H. Pollard to succeed him.
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November 4, 1930
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Republican primary
Candidates
- John W. Gordon, former Barre mayor, former member of Vermont Senate and Vermont House, candidate for U.S. Representative in 1920 and 1924
- W. Arthur Simpson, Lyndon selectman and State Senator
- Stanley C. Wilson, Lieutenant Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stanley C. Wilson | 31,326 | 51.1% | ||
| Republican | W. Arthur Simpson | 25,004 | 40.8% | ||
| Republican | John W. Gordon | 4,916 | 8.0% | ||
| Republican | Other | 11 | 0.0% | ||
| Total votes | 61,257 | 100.00% | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Park H. Pollard, nominee for U.S. Senate in 1923
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Park H. Pollard | 1,723 | 96.7 | ||
| Democratic | Other | 58 | 3.3 | ||
| Total votes | '1,781' | '100' | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stanley C. Wilson | 52,836 | 71.0 | ||
| Democratic | Park H. Pollard | 21,540 | 28.9 | ||
| N/A | Other | 64 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | '74,440' | '100' | |||
