Vermont gubernatorial election, 1990
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The 1990 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democrat Madeleine M. Kunin
did not seek re-election. Former Governor of Vermont
, Republican Richard Snelling defeated Democratic State Senator Peter Welch in the general election.
Madeleine M. Kunin
Madeleine May Kunin is a Swiss-American diplomat and politician. She was the 77th Governor of Vermont from 1985 until 1991, as a member of the Democratic Party. She also served as United States Ambassador to Switzerland from 1996 to 1999. She was Vermont's first and, to date, only female governor...
did not seek re-election. Former Governor of Vermont
Governor of Vermont
The Governor of Vermont is the governor of the U.S. state of Vermont. The governor is elected in even numbered years by direct voting for a term of two years; Vermont and bordering New Hampshire are the only states to hold gubernatorial elections every two years, instead of every four...
, Republican Richard Snelling defeated Democratic State Senator Peter Welch in the general election.
Candidates
- Peter Welch, former Vermont State Senator
- William Gwin
Results
Candidates
- Richard Snelling, former Governor of VermontGovernor of VermontThe Governor of Vermont is the governor of the U.S. state of Vermont. The governor is elected in even numbered years by direct voting for a term of two years; Vermont and bordering New Hampshire are the only states to hold gubernatorial elections every two years, instead of every four...
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Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate - Richard F. Gottlieb, perennial candidate
Results
Results
Results
See also
- United States gubernatorial elections, 1990United States gubernatorial elections, 1990The 1990 United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 6, 1990 in 36 states. Most elected in these elections would serve for a four-year term, while those in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont would serve for a two-year term....