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Ernest Gibson, Jr.

[Congressional biography]

Born: March 6, 1901 in Brattleboro, VT
Died: November 4, 1969 in Brattleboro, VT

Education:

  • Norwich University, 1923
  • Attended George Washington University Law School

Military Service:

  • U.S. Army, 1941-1945

Career:

  • Faculty, New York Military Academy, 1923-1924
  • Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1924-1927
  • Lawyer
  • VT Attorney for Windham County, 1929-1933
  • VT Senate secretary, 1931-1940
  • U.S. district judge, 1950-1969

Elected Office:

  • Appointed to the U.S. Senate on June 24, 1940 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Ernest Gibson

Other notes:

  • Son of Ernest Gibson


Election Results for Ernest Gibson, Jr.


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YearAgeStatePartyOfficeDistrictStagePosVotes%
1946 45 VT R Governor Primary 1 32,197 57.1%
1946 45 VT R Governor General 1 57,849 80.3%
1948 47 VT R Governor Primary 1 39,269 54.4%
1948 47 VT R Governor General 1 86,394 71.9%


Age: Age as of July 1 of the year pertaining to this election.