1782 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

The 1782 election for governor of the Republic of Vermont took place throughout September, and resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[1]

1782 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

October 10, 1782 (1782-10-10)
 
Nominee Thomas Chittenden
Party No party affiliation

Governor before election

Thomas Chittenden
No party affiliation

Elected Governor

Thomas Chittenden
No party affiliation

The Vermont General Assembly met in Manchester on October 10.[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] Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to a one-year term as governor.[1]

The popular vote indicated that no candidate for lieutenant governor had received a majority.[1] In keeping with the Vermont Constitution, the choice fell to the Vermont General Assembly, which chose Paul Spooner for a one-year term.[1] Ira Allen was re-elected to a one-year term as treasurer.[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[1]

Results

1782 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
No party affiliation Thomas Chittenden

References

  1. Walton, E. P., ed. (1875). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. III. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 3–4 via Google Books.
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