1976 Vermont Gubernatorial Election

Vermont · 3 candidates · See every 1976 Governor race

Who won the 1976 Vermont Gubernatorial Election?

Richard Snelling won the 1976 Vermont Gubernatorial Election. Richard Snelling received 99,268 popular votes (53.4%). The main challenger was Stella B. Hackel (40.4%).

See the full head-to-head between Snelling and Hackel

Snelling +13.0 pts · won by 24,006 votes

Richard Snelling RepublicanWINNER53.4%

99,268 votes

Stella B. Hackel Democratic40.4%

75,262 votes

Bernie SandersLiberty Union Party6.1%

11,317 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.