1996 Vermont gubernatorial election
The 1996 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Democrat Howard Dean ran successfully for re-election to a third full term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Republican nominee John L. Gropper.
For related races, see 1996 United States gubernatorial elections.This is the last time that Essex, Orleans, and Caledonia counties voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election.