1974 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The 1974 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democrat Thomas P. Salmon ran successfully for a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Republican candidate Walter L. Kennedy and Liberty Union candidate Martha Abbott.
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November 5, 1974
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Salmon: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Kennedy: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Democratic primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas P. Salmon (inc.) | 18,498 | 83.6 | ||
| Democratic | John F. Reilly | 3,537 | 16.0 | ||
| Democratic | Other | 86 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 22,121 | 100.0 | |||
Republican primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Walter L. Kennedy | 23,738 | 55.5 | ||
| Republican | Harry R. Montague | 13,901 | 32.5 | ||
| Republican | T. James Lannon | 4,667 | 10.9 | ||
| Republican | Other | 478 | 1.1 | ||
| Total votes | 42,784 | 100.0 | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas P. Salmon | 77,254 | 54.7 | ||
| Independent Vermonters | Thomas P. Salmon | 2,428 | 1.7 | ||
| N/A | Thomas P. Salmon | 155 | 0.1 | ||
| Liberty Union | Thomas P. Salmon | 5 | 0.0 | ||
| Total | Thomas P. Salmon (inc.) | 79,842 | 56.5 | ||
| Republican | Walter L. Kennedy | 53,672 | 38.1 | ||
| Liberty Union | Martha Abbott | 7,629 | 5.4 | ||
| N/A | Other | 13 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 141,156 | 100.0 | |||
