1984 Vermont gubernatorial election

1984 Vermont gubernatorial election
← 1982 November 6, 1984 1986 →
	Kunin: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%; Easton: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Governor before election; Richard Snelling; Republican	Elected Governor ; Madeleine Kunin; Democratic

The 1984 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Republican Richard A. Snelling did not run for another term as Governor of Vermont. Democratic candidate Madeleine Kunin defeated Republican candidate John J. Easton Jr. to succeed him. Kunin's win coincided with the presidential election, which saw Republican Ronald Reagan win Vermont with nearly 58% of the vote.

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Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John J. Easton, Jr.	30,436	60.9
	Republican	Hilton Wick	19,170	38.3
	Republican	Other	382	0.8
Total votes			49,988	100.0

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Madeleine M. Kunin	17,236	97.9
	Democratic	Other	370	2.1
Total votes			17,606	100.0

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Liberty Union	Richard F. Gottlieb	228	88.4
	Liberty Union	Other	30	11.6
Total votes			258	100.0

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Madeleine M. Kunin	116,938	50.0
	Republican	John J. Easton, Jr.	113,264	48.5
	Libertarian	William Wicker	1,904	0.8
	Citizens	Marian Wagner	730	0.3
	Liberty Union	Richard F. Gottlieb	695	0.3
	N/A	Other	222	0.1
Total votes			233,753	100.0

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