Vermont Elections in 2008
U.S. President
Vermont Presidential Election
Candidates: Bob Barr, Jr. (LB), John McCain (R), Ralph Nader (I), Barack Obama (D)
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State Governor
Vermont Governor
Candidates: Jim Douglas (R, Incumbent)
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Previous VT Election Results
Democratic Presidential Primary (March 4, 2008)
Republican Presidential Primary (March 4, 2008)
Latest Headlines
- As Delegates Assemble, The Outside World Intrudes (Sept. 2, 2008)
- More in-tune? Voters Lean Obama (Aug. 21, 2008)
- Obama Team Seeks Changes in Primaries (Aug. 21, 2008)
- Mapping the Political Landscape (Aug. 12, 2008)
- For Those Once Behind Bars, A Nudge to the Voting Boot (Aug. 11, 2008)
- Clinton's Broader Base? (May 8, 2008)
- Who Won? (March 5, 2008)
- McCain Wins GOP Nomination For President (March 4, 2008)
- Clinton Takes Rhode Island, Obama Wins in Vermont (March 4, 2008)
- Obama Wins the Green Mountains (March 4, 2008)
Political Profile
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Vermont Demographics
- Population: 623,908
- Gender: 49.1% male, 50.9% female
- Age: 78.5% 18 years and over; 13.3% 65 years and over; Median age: 40.6
- Median Household Income: $47,665
- Families Below Poverty Level: 6.7%
- Education: 13.5% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher
Source: 2007 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
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