1994Final results
1994 election for Vermont Governor
Governor · Vermont
Howard Dean (D) won with 69.2% of the vote, defeating David F. Kelley (R) by 50.0 points.
Howard DeanDemocrat · winner
69.2%145,661
David F. KelleyRepublican
19.1%40,292
Thomas J. MorseIndependent
7.1%15,000
Dennis LaneGreen
1.0%2,118
William BruecknerIndependent
1.0%2,071
Gus JaccaciIndependent
1.0%2,043
Richard F. GottliebLiberty Union
0.8%1,733
Bill BrunelleNo Labels
0.8%1,668
210,586 votes
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The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1994
Races before and after
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The candidates
Howard Dean (D)David F. Kelley (R)Thomas J. Morse (I)
Also on the ballot: Dennis Lane (Green), 1.0%; William Brueckner (Independent), 1.0%; Gus Jaccaci (Independent), 1.0%; Richard F. Gottlieb (Liberty Union), 0.8%; Bill Brunelle (No Labels), 0.8%