2008Final results
2008 election for Vermont Governor
Governor · Vermont
Jim Douglas (R) won with 53.5% of the vote, defeating Anthony Pollina (Ind) by 31.6 points.
Jim DouglasRepublican · winner
53.5%170,492
Anthony PollinaIndependent
21.9%69,791
Gaye SymingtonDemocrat
21.8%69,534
Tony O'ConnorIndependent
1.0%3,106
Sam YoungIndependent
0.8%2,490
Peter DiamondstoneLiberty Union
0.5%1,710
Cris EricsonIndependent
0.5%1,704
318,827 votes
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The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2008
Races before and after
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The candidates
Jim Douglas (R)Anthony Pollina (I)Gaye Symington (D)
Also on the ballot: Tony O'Connor (Independent), 1.0%; Sam Young (Independent), 0.8%; Peter Diamondstone (Liberty Union), 0.5%; Cris Ericson (Independent), 0.5%