Russell W. Peterson
Almanac
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. The governor takes office the third Tuesday of January and has a four-year term.

Russell W. Peterson

Section Title: Almanac
Table Section Text: Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. The governor takes office the third Tuesday of January and has a four-year term.

Election results

Year	Office	Election	Subject	Party	Votes	%	Opponent	Party	Votes	%

1968	Governor	General	Russell W. Peterson	Republican	104,474	51%	Charles L. Terry, Jr.	Democratic	102,360	49%

1972	Governor	Primary	Russell W. Peterson	Republican	23,929	54%	David P. Buckson	Republican	20,138	46%

1972	Governor	General	Russell W. Peterson	Republican	109,583	49%	Sherman W. Tribbitt	Democratic	117,274	51%

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In the general election, Russell W. Peterson was defeated by the Democratic candidate Sherman W. Tribbitt.
In the general election, Russell W. Peterson was defeated by the Democrat Sherman W. Tribbitt.
In the general election, Russell W. Peterson was defeated by the Democrat Sherman W. Tribbitt.

final_sentence: In the general election, Russell W. Peterson was defeated by the Democratic candidate Sherman W. Tribbitt.
final_sentence: In the general election, Russell W. Peterson was defeated by the Democrat Sherman W. Tribbitt.
final_sentence: In the general election, Russell W. Peterson was defeated by the Democrat Sherman W. Tribbitt.