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The1960 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent RepublicanRobert Stafford did not run for re-election to a second term asGovernor of Vermont. Republican candidateF. Ray Keyser Jr. defeated Democratic candidate Russell F. Niquette to succeed him.
This marks the last time in Vermont history that the elected Governor was of the same party as the outgoing Governor.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | F. Ray Keyser Jr. | 17,491 | 29.6 | ||
| Republican | Robert S. Babcock | 16,762 | 28.4 | ||
| Republican | A. Luke Crispe | 14,874 | 25.2 | ||
| Republican | W. Arthur Simpson | 9,916 | 16.8 | ||
| Republican | Other | 7 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | '59,050' | '100' | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Russell F. Niquette | 16,054 | 99.8 | ||
| Democratic | Other | 35 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | '16,089' | '100' | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | F. Ray Keyser Jr. | 92,861 | 56.4 | ||
| Democratic | Russell F. Niquette | 71,755 | 43.6 | ||
| N/A | Other | 16 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | '164,632' | '100' | |||
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