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The 2004 Vermont gubernatorial election took place November 2, 2004 for the post of Governor of Vermont. Incumbent Republican Governor Jim Douglas was re-elected. Douglas defeated Peter Clavelle, the
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Mayor of
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who ran as a
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.


Democratic primary


Candidates

* Peter Clavelle, Mayor of
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, switched party affiliation from Progressive to Democratic to run in this election, and was cross-nominated by the Progressive Party.


Results


Republican primary


Candidates

* Jim Douglas, incumbent Governor of Vermont


Results


General election


Campaign

Clavelle attempted to link Douglas and President
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with
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s saying "Jim = George". Douglas countered this by a willingness to criticize the
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, such as over the Bush administration's environmental policies. The two main candidates faced each other in 18 debates during the campaign.


Predictions


Election results


See also

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2004 United States presidential election in Vermont The 2004 United States presidential election in Vermont took place on November 2, 2004, and was part of the 2004 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for presid ...
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2004 United States Senate election in Vermont The 2004 United States Senate election in Vermont was held on November 2, 2004. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy won reelection to a sixth term. Democratic primary Candidates * Patrick Leahy, incumbent U.S. Senator * Craig Hil ...
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2004 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont The 2004 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, to elect the U.S. representative from the state's at-large congressional district. The election coincided with the elections of other fed ...


Notes


References


External links


Jim Douglas campaign site
{{2004 United States elections Governor Vermont
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