1966 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1966 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat Philip H. Hoff ran successfully for re-election to a third term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Republican candidate Richard A. Snelling.

1966 Vermont gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966 (1966-11-08)

Nominee Philip H. Hoff Richard A. Snelling Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 78,669 57,577 Percentage 57.7% 42.3%

County results Hoff:      50–60%      60–70% Snelling:      50–60%

Governor before election Philip H. Hoff Democratic Elected Governor Philip H. Hoff Democratic

Democratic primary

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Philip H. Hoff (inc.)	11,777	99.8
	Democratic	Other	28	0.2
Total votes			'11,805'	'100'

Republican primary

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	Richard A. Snelling	22,069	59.0
	Republican	Thomas L. Hayes	15,286	40.9
	Republican	Other	58	0.1
Total votes			'37,413'	'100'

General election

Results

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1966[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Philip H. Hoff (inc.)	78,669	57.7
	Republican	Richard A. Snelling	57,577	42.3
	N/A	Other	16	0.0
Total votes			'136,262'	'100'

References

1. "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
2. "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 December 2014.