1966 Vermont gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1966 United States gubernatorial elections.

1966 Vermont gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966 (1966-11-08)

Nominee Philip H. Hoff Richard A. Snelling Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 78,669 57,577 Percentage 57.7% 42.3%

County results Hoff:      50–60%      60–70% Snelling:      50–60%

Governor before election Philip H. Hoff Democratic Elected Governor Philip H. Hoff Democratic

The 1966 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat Philip H. Hoff ran successfully for re-election to a third term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Republican candidate Richard A. Snelling.

Democratic primary

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Philip H. Hoff (inc.)	11,777	99.8
	Democratic	Other	28	0.2
Total votes			11,805	100.0

Republican primary

Results

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Richard A. Snelling	22,069	59.0
	Republican	Thomas L. Hayes	15,286	40.9
	Republican	Other	58	0.1
Total votes			37,413	100.0

General election

Results

1966 Vermont gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Philip H. Hoff (inc.)	78,669	57.7
	Republican	Richard A. Snelling	57,577	42.3
	N/A	Other	16	0.0
Total votes			136,262	100.0