1976 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1976 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democrat Thomas P. Salmon did not seek another term as Governor of Vermont, instead running for United States Senate. Republican candidate Richard A. Snelling won the election, defeating Democratic candidate Stella B. Hackel and Liberty Union candidate Bernie Sanders.

Candidates

 * Brian D. Burns, Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
 * Stella B. Hackel, Vermont State Treasurer
 * Robert O'Brien, state senator