1924 Vermont gubernatorial election

1924 Vermont gubernatorial election

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Nominee Franklin S. Billings Fred C. Martin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 75,510 18,263
Percentage 79.2% 19.2%

County results
Billings:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Redfield Proctor Jr.
Republican

Elected Governor

Franklin S. Billings
Republican

The 1924 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1924. Per the "Mountain Rule", incumbent Republican Redfield Proctor Jr. did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont.[1][2] Republicans nominated Franklin S. Billings.[3] The Democratic nomination was won by Howard E. Shaw.[4] Shaw died before the general election, and the Vermont Democratic Party selected Fred C. Martin as his replacement.[4] Billings defeated Martin in the general election and succeeded Proctor.[5]

  1. ^ Hand, Samuel B. "Mountain Rule Revisited" (PDF). Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  2. ^ "Not Candidate: Governor Proctor Does Not Seek Re-election". Springfield Reporter. Springfield, VT. May 15, 1924. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Vermont Republicans Select Billings and Farnsworth For Gubernatorial Ticket". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. September 10, 1924. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b "Fred C. Martin Is Selected To Take H. E. Shaw's Place". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. October 1, 1924. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Vermont Gave Rousing Vote". Barre Daily Times. Barre, VT. November 5, 1924. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.