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Russell Niquette

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1960
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Niquette71,755
Opponents92,861
1
Elections run

Russell Niquette, a Democratic politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1960 governor election in Vermont to F. Ray Keyser Jr., receiving 71,755 votes (43.6%).

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How many votes has Russell Niquette received?

Russell Niquette has received 71,755 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Russell Niquette’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1960GovernorVermontLost71,75543.6%F. Ray Keyser Jr.
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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.