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1970 Vermont Gubernatorial Election

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Who won the 1970 Vermont Gubernatorial Election?

Deane C. Davis won the 1970 Vermont Gubernatorial Election. Deane C. Davis received 87,458 popular votes (57%). The main challenger was Leo O'Brien Jr. (43%).

See the full head-to-head between Davis and Jr.

Davis +14.0 pts · won by 21,430 votes
Deane C. DavisRepublicanWINNER57%
87,458 votes
Leo O'Brien Jr.Democratic43%
66,028 votes
Popular-vote totals for governor elections are compiled from official state results (via Wikipedia); Louisiana shows the decisive round of its jungle primary.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.