The 1990 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic Governor Madeleine Kunin did not seek re-election. Former Governor of Vermont, Republican Richard Snelling defeated Democratic former State Senate President pro tempore Peter Welch in the general election. This would be the last Republican victory in a Vermont gubernatorial election until 2002. Democratic primary Candidates Peter Welch, former State Senate President pro tempore and candidate for the U.S. House in 1988 William Gwin Results Republican primary Candidates Richard Snelling, former Governor and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1986 Richard F. Gottlieb, perennial candidate Results Libertarian primary Candidates David Atkinson Results General election Results References See also 1990 United States gubernatorial elections 1990 Gubernatorial 1990 United States gubernatorial elections