The 2006 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 7. Incumbent Republican Governor Jim Douglas won re-election to a third term, defeating Democratic nominee Scudder Parker. Candidates Democratic Party Scudder Parker, former Democratic Party Chair, state senator, minister and director of energy efficiency at the Vermont Department of Public Service. Began campaigning in late 2005 and subsequently won the Democratic nomination when no other Democrat filed by the July 16, 2006 deadline. His fundraising efforts resulted in $110,000 in donations in the month of July 2006. Republican Party Jim Douglas, incumbent Governor of Vermont Liberty Union Party Robert Skold, website publisher Vermont Green Party Jim Hogue United States Marijuana Party Cris Ericson Independents Benjamin Clarke Campaign Predictions Polling Results Official results from the Vermont Secretary of State: See also 2006 United States gubernatorial elections 2006 United States Senate election in Vermont 2006 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont References External links Jim Douglas for Governor Scudder Parker for Governor Robert Skold for Governor 2006 Gubernatorial 2006 United States gubernatorial elections