1948 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1948 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Ernest W. Gibson, Jr. ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate Charles F. Ryan.

1948 Vermont gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948 (1948-11-02)

Nominee Ernest W. Gibson Jr. Charles F. Ryan Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 86,394 33,588 Percentage 71.9% 27.9%

Governor before election Ernest W. Gibson Jr. Republican Elected Governor Ernest W. Gibson Jr. Republican

Republican primary

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	Ernest W. Gibson, Jr. (inc.)	39,269	54.4
	Republican	Lee E. Emerson	32,938	45.6
	Republican	Other	2	0.0
Total votes			'72,209'	'100'

Democratic primary

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Charles F. Ryan	2,648	96.3
	Democratic	Other	103	3.7
Total votes			'2,751'	'100'

General election

Results

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1948[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	Ernest W. Gibson, Jr. (inc.)	86,394	71.9
	Democratic	Charles F. Ryan	33,588	27.9
	N/A	Other	201	0.0
Total votes			'120,183'	'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.