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Richard Arkwright Snelling (February 18, 1927 – August 13, 1991) was an American businessman, politician, and the 76th and 78th governor of Vermont from 1977 to 1985 and from January 10, 1991, until his death.
Until 1870, Vermont elected its governors for one-year terms. [2] Isaac Tichenor, Jonas Galusha, Erastus Fairbanks, and Richard A. Snelling each served non-consecutive terms, while Thomas Chittenden served non-consecutive terms as Governor of the Vermont Republic. [3]
The 1980 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Republican Richard A. Snelling ran successfully for a third term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate M. Jerome Diamond. As of 2024, this marks the most recent time that Republicans won the races for Governor and for President concurrently. [1]
The 1978 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Richard Snelling ran successfully for a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate Edwin Granai. As of 2014, this was the most recent Vermont gubernatorial election in which both major party candidates are now deceased. [1]
The 1976 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democrat Thomas P. Salmon did not seek another term as Governor of Vermont, instead running for United States Senate. Republican candidate Richard A. Snelling won the election, defeating Democratic candidate Stella B. Hackel and Liberty Union candidate Bernie Sanders.
After Republican Governor Richard Snelling died in office on August 13, 1991, Lieutenant Governor Howard Dean, a Democrat, took over for the remainder of his term. Incumbent Democrat Howard Dean ran successfully for election to a full term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Republican candidate John McClaughry. This is the best Democratic ...
Phil Scott, a Republican, is seeking a fifth term as governor. Recent polls show his popularity across the political spectrum. 'We need more balance in the legislature': Scott to seek fifth term ...
1982 Vermont gubernatorial election ← 1980 November 2, 1982 (1982-11-02) 1984 → Nominee Richard Snelling Madeleine Kunin Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 93,111 74,394 Percentage 55.0% 44.0% County results Municipality results Snelling: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% Kunin: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% Governor before election Richard Snelling Republican Elected Governor Richard ...