The 1998 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Democrat Howard Dean ran successfully for re-election to a fourth full term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Republican candidate Ruth Dwyer.
This is the last time to date that Franklin County voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election.
Democratic primary Results
Republican primary
Results
Other The Draft Clavelle for Governor Committee was formed on September 11, 1998, and attempted to gather 1,000 signatures to place Peter Clavelle on the ballot. However, Clavelle announced that he would not run on September 14.
General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error HowardDean (D) RuthDwyer (R) UndecidedMason DixonOctober 10–12, 1998626 (LV)± 4.0%64%24%12%Mason DixonSeptember 1–3, 1998628 (LV)± 4.0%59%23%18%
Results
See also 1998 United States Senate election in Vermont 1998 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont
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