Vermont gubernatorial election, 1938

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1938

November 8, 1938 (1938-11-08)

Candidate George Aiken Fred C. Martin Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 75,098 37,404 Percentage 66.8% 33.2%

Governor before election George Aiken Republican Elected Governor George Aiken Republican

The Vermont gubernatorial election of 1938 took place on November 8, 1938. Incumbent Republican George Aiken ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate Fred C. Martin.

Republican primary

Results

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George Aiken (inc.)	42,953	89.3
	Republican	Elisha N. Goodsell	5,121	10.7
	Republican	Other	3	0.0
Total votes			48,077	100

Democratic primary

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Fred C. Martin	4,978	99.7
	Democratic	Other	16	0.3
Total votes			4,994	100

General election

Results

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1938

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George Aiken (inc.)	75,098	66.8
	Democratic	Fred C. Martin	37,404	33.2
Total votes			112,502	100