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1918 Vermont gubernatorial election

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The 1918 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Republican Horace F. Graham, per the "Mountain Rule",[1] did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Percival W. Clement defeated Democratic candidate William B. Mayo to succeed him.

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1918 Vermont gubernatorial election

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November 5, 1918 (1918-11-05)
1920 â†’
 
Nominee Percival W. Clement William B. Mayo
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 28,358 13,859
Percentage 67.0% 32.7%

Clement:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90-100%
Mayo:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%
Tie:      50%
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Governor before election

Horace F. Graham
Republican

Elected Governor

Percival W. Clement
Republican

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Republican primary

Results

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Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Percival W. Clement 12,060 37.0
Republican Charles H. Darling 11,403 35.0
Republican Frank E. Howe 9,122 28.0
Republican Other 2 0.0
Total votes '32,587' '100'
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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic William B. Mayo 2,486 99.9
Democratic Other 4 0.1
Total votes '2,490' '100'
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General election

Results

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1918 Vermont gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Percival W. Clement 28,358 67.0
Democratic William B. Mayo 12,517 29.6
Progressive William B. Mayo 1,342 3.1
Total William B. Mayo 13,859 32.7
N/A Other 106 0.3
Total votes '42,323' '100'
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