2000Final results
2000 election for Vermont Governor
Governor · Vermont
Howard Dean (D) won with 50.5% of the vote, defeating Ruth Dwyer (R) by 12.5 points.
Howard DeanDemocrat · winner
50.5%148,059
Ruth DwyerRepublican
38.0%111,359
Anthony PollinaOther party
9.6%28,116
Phil Stannard Sr.Independent
0.7%2,148
Joel WilliamsGreen
0.5%1,359
Marilynn ChristianIndependent
0.4%1,054
Hardy MaciaLibertarian
0.3%785
Richard F. GottliebLiberty Union
0.1%337
293,217 votes
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2000
Races before and after
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The candidates
Howard Dean (D)Ruth Dwyer (R)Anthony Pollina (OTH)
Also on the ballot: Phil Stannard Sr. (Independent), 0.7%; Joel Williams (Green), 0.5%; Marilynn Christian (Independent), 0.4%; Hardy Macia (Libertarian), 0.3%; Richard F. Gottlieb (Liberty Union), 0.1%