1896 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1896 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 1, 1896. Incumbent Republican Urban A. Woodbury, per the "Mountain Rule", did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Josiah Grout defeated Democratic candidate J. Henry Jackson to succeed him.

1896 Vermont gubernatorial election

September 1, 1896 (1896-09-01)
 
Nominee Josiah Grout J. Henry Jackson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 53,426 14,855
Percentage 76.4% 21.2%

Governor before election

Urban A. Woodbury
Republican

Elected Governor

Josiah Grout
Republican

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