1910 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1910 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 6, 1910. Incumbent Republican George H. Prouty, per the "Mountain Rule",[1] did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate John A. Mead defeated Democratic candidate Charles D. Watson to succeed him.

1910 Vermont gubernatorial election
September 6, 1910 (1910-09-06)
 
Nominee John A. Mead Charles D. Watson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 35,263 17,425
Percentage 64.2% 31.7%
Governor before election

George H. Prouty
Republican

 Elected Governor

John A. Mead
Republican

Elections in Vermont

Results
Vermont gubernatorial election, 1910[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John A. Mead 35,263 64.2
Democratic Charles D. Watson 17,425 31.7
Prohibition Edwin R. Towle 1,044 1.9
Socialist Chester E. Ordway 1,055 1.9
N/A Other 141 0.3
Total votes '54,928' '100'
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References
  1. Hand, Samuel B. "Mountain Rule Revisited" (PDF). Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 1 January 2015.


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