September 3, 1872 (1872-09-03) 1874 → 71.6% 28.4% | 41,946 16,613 | |
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Winner Julius Converse | ||
The Vermont gubernatorial election of 1872 took place on September 3, 1872. Incumbent Republican John W. Stewart, per the "Mountain Rule", did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Julius Converse defeated Democratic candidate A. B. Gardner to succeed him.
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