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M. Jerome Diamond, Gubernatorial candidate

M. Jerome Diamond

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Diamond76,826
Opponents123,229
1
Elections run

M. Jerome Diamond, a Democratic politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 governor election in Vermont to Richard Snelling, receiving 76,826 votes (36.6%).

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How many votes has M. Jerome Diamond received?

M. Jerome Diamond has received 76,826 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

M. Jerome Diamond’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980GovernorVermontLost76,82636.6%Richard Snelling
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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.