1992 Vermont gubernatorial election
The 1992 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1992. After Republican Governor Richard Snelling died in office on August 13, 1991, Lieutenant Governor Howard Dean, a Democrat, took over for the remainder of his term. Dean ran successfully for election to a full term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Republican candidate John McClaughry. Dean's 74.7% of the vote is the best Democratic performance for governor in the history of the state.