1968 Vermont gubernatorial election
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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.
November 5, 1968
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Davis: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Daley: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John J. Daley | 10,641 | 97.7 | ||
| Democratic | Other | 256 | 2.3 | ||
| Total votes | 10,897 | 100.0 | |||
Republican primary
Results
| 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 | 100.0 | |||
General election
Results
| 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 | 100.0 | |||