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The 1924 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1924. Per the "Mountain Rule", incumbent Republican Redfield Proctor Jr. did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont.[1][2] Republicans nominated Franklin S. Billings.[3] The Democratic nomination was won by Howard E. Shaw.[4] Shaw died before the general election, and the Vermont Democratic Party selected Fred C. Martin as his replacement.[4] Billings defeated Martin in the general election and succeeded Proctor.[5]
Republican primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Franklin S. Billings | 29,791 | 72.4 | ||
| Republican | Roland E. Stevens | 11,346 | 27.6 | ||
| Republican | Other | 4 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 41,141 | 100.0 | |||
Democratic primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard E. Shaw | 2,382 | 99.9 | ||
| Democratic | Other | 3 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 2,385 | 100.0 | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Franklin S. Billings | 75,510 | 79.2 | ||
| Democratic | Fred C. Martin | 18,263 | 19.2 | ||
| Prohibition | George S. Wood | 1,496 | 1.6 | ||
| N/A | Other | 16 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 95,285 | 100.0 | |||
References
- ↑ Hand, Samuel B. "Mountain Rule Revisited" (PDF). Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Not Candidate: Governor Proctor Does Not Seek Re-election". Springfield Reporter. Springfield, VT. May 15, 1924. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Vermont Republicans Select Billings and Farnsworth For Gubernatorial Ticket". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. September 10, 1924. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Fred C. Martin Is Selected To Take H. E. Shaw's Place". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. October 1, 1924. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Vermont Gave Rousing Vote". Barre Daily Times. Barre, VT. November 5, 1924. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- ↑ "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 30, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2015.