For related races, see 1978 United States gubernatorial elections .
1978 Vermont gubernatorial election
Nominee
Richard Snelling
Edwin Granai
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
78,181
42,482
Percentage
62.8%
34.1%
County resultsSnelling: 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election
Richard Snelling
Republican
Elected Governor
Richard Snelling
Republican
The 1978 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Richard A. Snelling ran successfully for a second term as Governor of Vermont , defeating Democratic candidate Edwin C. Granai. As of 2022, this is the most recent Vermont gubernatorial election in which both major party candidates are now deceased.[1]
Republican primary [ ]
Results [ ]
Democratic primary [ ]
Results [ ]
Liberty Union primary [ ]
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Earl S. Gardney (Liberty Union)[3]
(Democratic), state representative[4]
Richard A. Snelling (Republican), incumbent Governor of Vermont [4]
Results [ ]
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