1928 Vermont gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1928 Vermont gubernatorial election
Country:Vermont
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 Vermont gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1926
Next Election:1930 Vermont gubernatorial election
Next Year:1930
Image1:File:John Eliakim Weeks.jpg
Nominee1:John E. Weeks
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:94,974
Percentage1:73.5%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Harry C. Shurtleff
Popular Vote2:33,563
Percentage2:26.0%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:John E. Weeks
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John E. Weeks
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hand. Samuel B.. The Star That Set: The Vermont Republican Party, 1854-1974. 2003. Lexington Books. 9780739106006. 124–126. 1 January 2015.
  2. Web site: Prohibition Party Names Candidates. The Brattleboro Reformer. October 4, 1928. September 8, 2022. Vermont Printing Company. 6.
  3. Web site: About the Political Issues, both State and National. Montpelier Evening Argus. Wilson. John J.. Morris Atkins. October 15, 1928. 7. September 8, 2022.