The 1867 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 3, 1867.[1] In keeping with the "Mountain Rule",[2] incumbent Republican Paul Dillingham was not a candidate for another term as governor of Vermont. The Republican nomination was won by John B. Page, who had previously served as Vermont State Treasurer.[3] The Democratic nomination was won by John L. Edwards of Newport, who had previously served as State's Attorney of Orleans County.[4] In the general election, Page was elected to a one-year term as governor.[5]
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John B. Page | 31,694 | 73.3 | ||
Democratic | John L. Edwards | 11,510 | 26.6 | ||
N/A | Scattering | 22 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | '43,226' | '100' |