The 1950 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican

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, who had become governor following the resignation of

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, did not run for a full term as

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. Republican candidate

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defeated Democratic candidate J. Edward Moran and succeeded Arthur.

Republican primary

Candidates

* Peter Bove, Chief of the Vermont Liqour Board *

, former

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* J. Harold Stacey,

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Endorsements

Results

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Candidates

(Republican), former

* John Edward Moran (Democratic),

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Results

References

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1950

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