1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
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September 6, 1785
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The 1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place on September 6, 1785.[1] It resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[2]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Windsor on October 13.[2] 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.[2]
In the race for governor, Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to a one-year term, his eighth.[2] In the election for lieutenant governor, Paul Spooner was chosen for a fourth one-year term.[2] No candidate for treasurer obtained a majority.[2] In accordance with the Vermont Constitution, the Vermont General Assembly was required to make a selection.[2] 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.[2] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Thomas Chittenden (incumbent) | ** | ** | |
References
[edit]- ↑ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776–1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company. p. 265.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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.