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Ernest H. Bailey

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1944
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bailey40,835
Opponents78,907
1
Elections run

Ernest H. Bailey, a Democratic politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1944 governor election in Vermont to Mortimer R. Proctor, receiving 40,835 votes (34.1%).

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How many votes has Ernest H. Bailey received?

Ernest H. Bailey has received 40,835 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ernest H. Bailey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1944GovernorVermontLost40,83534.1%Mortimer R. Proctor
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.