The 1976 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democrat Thomas P. Salmon did not seek another term as

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, instead running for

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. Republican candidate

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won the election, defeating Democratic candidate Stella B. Hackel and Liberty Union candidate

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Democratic primary

Candidates

* Brian D. Burns,

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* Stella B. Hackel,

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*Robert O'Brien, state senator

Results

Republican primary

Results

Liberty Union primary

Results

General election

Results

References

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