1976Final results
1976 election for Vermont Governor
Governor · Vermont
Richard A. Snelling (R) won with 53.4% of the vote, defeating Stella B. Hackel (D) by 12.9 points.
Richard A. SnellingRepublican · winner
53.4%99,268
Stella B. HackelDemocrat
40.5%75,262
Bernie SandersLiberty Union
6.1%11,317
185,929 votes
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The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
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