1928 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The 1928 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Republican John E. Weeks ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate Harry C. Shurtleff, an attorney. Weeks, who sought an exception to the Vermont Republican Party's "Mountain Rule", was the first Vermont Governor elected to a second two-year term.[1]
Republican primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John E. Weeks (inc.) | 37,554 | 65.7 | ||
| Republican | Edward H. Deavitt | 19,558 | 34.2 | ||
| Republican | Other | 5 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | '57,112' | '100' | |||
Democratic primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harry C. Shurtleff | 2,990 | 99.3 | ||
| Democratic | Other | 20 | 0.7 | ||
| Total votes | '3,010' | '100' | |||
General election
Candidates
- John E. Weeks, incumbent Governor of Vermont
- Frank M. Post, resident of Burlington[3]
- Harry C. Shurtleff, lawyer and former Mayor of Montpelier[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John E. Weeks (inc.) | 94,974 | 73.5 | ||
| Democratic | Harry C. Shurtleff | 33,563 | 26.0 | ||
| Prohibition | Frank M. Post | 611 | 0.5 | ||
| N/A | Other | 25 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | '129,173' | '100' | |||
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