Who Won Vermont Elections in 2008?
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas (IR) easily won re-election in 2008 against DFL challenger Gaye Symington, while Vermont's lone Congressman Peter Welch will return to Washington.
Vermont Senator Pat Leahy will be up for re-election in 2010, while Senator Bernie Sanders' term expires in 2012.
Barack Obama won Vermont's 3 electoral votes.
| Winner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Election: Vermont Governor | James Douglas | REP | Incumbent | 55% |
| Winner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Election: Vermont 1st District | Peter Welch | DFL | Incumbent | 83.3% |