1924 Vermont gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1924 Vermont gubernatorial election
Country:Vermont
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1922 Vermont gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1922
Next Election:1926 Vermont gubernatorial election
Next Year:1926
Image1:File:Franklin S. Billings.jpg
Nominee1:Franklin S. Billings
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:75,510
Percentage1:79.2%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Fred C. Martin
Popular Vote2:18,263
Percentage2:19.2%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Redfield Proctor Jr.
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Franklin S. Billings
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hand. Samuel B.. Mountain Rule Revisited. Vermont Historical Society. 1 January 2015.
  2. News: May 15, 1924 . Not Candidate: Governor Proctor Does Not Seek Re-election . Springfield Reporter . Springfield, VT . 8 . Newspapers.com.
  3. News: September 10, 1924 . Vermont Republicans Select Billings and Farnsworth For Gubernatorial Ticket . . Burlington, VT . 1 . Newspapers.com.
  4. News: October 1, 1924 . Fred C. Martin Is Selected To Take H. E. Shaw's Place . . Rutland, VT . 1 . Newspapers.com.
  5. News: November 5, 1924 . Vermont Gave Rousing Vote . . Barre, VT . 1 . Newspapers.com.