1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas Chittenden
Party Independent

Governor before election

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

Elected Governor

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

The 1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place throughout September, and resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[1]

The Vermont General Assembly met in Windsor on October 13.[1] The Vermont House of Representatives appointed a committee to examine the votes of the freemen of Vermont for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and members of the governor's council.[1]

In the race for governor, Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to a one-year term, his eighth.[1] In the election for lieutenant governor, Paul Spooner was chosen for a fourth one-year term.[1] No candidate for treasurer obtained a majority.[1] In accordance with the Vermont Constitution, the Vermont General Assembly was required to make a selection.[1] On October 14, the Assembly (Vermont House of Representatives, governor, and governor's council) re-elected Ira Allen to his eighth one-year term as treasurer.[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[1]

Results

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1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent politician Thomas Chittenden (incumbent)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Walton, E. P., ed. (1875). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. III. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 78–79 – via Google Books.