Former Gov. Tom Salmon, who served as Vermont’s 75th governor, died on Tuesday at the age of 92. The lawyer-turned-lawmaker from Rockingham stunned Vermont with an underdog win over the Republican candidate in the 1972 governor’s race.

When Vermont Democrats lacked a gubernatorial candidate the afternoon of the primary deadline in August 1972, Rockingham lawyer Tom Salmon, in the most last-minute of Hail Mary passes, threw his hat in the ring.

But Salmon had his finger on the pulse of Vermont and struck a chord with an anti-development theme and a compelling catchphrase that was unequivocal: “Vermont is not for sale.”

ROCKINGHAM — Former Vermont Gov. Thomas P. Salmon of Rockingham died Tuesday at a Brattleboro nursing home. He was 92. His passing was noted in a statement issued by the family Tuesday evening.

Former Vermont Gov. Tom Salmon died Tuesday at 92. Salmon, a Democrat from Rockingham, was elected in 1972 and served two terms in Montpelier. Before running for governor, Salmon served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1965 to 1970.

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