1938 Vermont gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1938 United States gubernatorial elections.

1938 Vermont gubernatorial election

November 8, 1938 (1938-11-08)

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

Aiken:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90-100% Martin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      90–100% Tie:      50% No Vote/Data:

Governor before election George Aiken Republican Elected Governor George Aiken Republican

The 1938 Vermont gubernatorial election 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	Others	3	0.0
Total votes			48,077	100.0

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	100.0

General election

Results

1938 Vermont gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George Aiken (inc.)	75,098	66.8
	Democratic	Fred C. Martin	37,404	33.2
Total votes			112,502	100.0