1782 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
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September 3, 1782
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The 1782 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place on September 3, 1782.[1] It resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[2]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Manchester on October 10.[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] Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to a one-year term as governor.[2]
The popular vote indicated that no candidate for lieutenant governor had received a majority.[2] In keeping with the Vermont Constitution, the choice fell to the Vermont General Assembly, which chose Paul Spooner for a one-year term.[2] Ira Allen was re-elected to a 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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| Independent politician | 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 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. 3–4 – via Google Books.