Election for the Governor of Vermont
1782 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
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← 1781 | October 10, 1782 (1782-10-10) | 1783 → |
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| | | Nominee | Thomas Chittenden | | | Party | Independent | | |
Governor before election Thomas Chittenden Independent | Elected Governor Thomas Chittenden Independent | |
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The 1782 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 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 | % |
| Independent politician | Thomas Chittenden (incumbent) | | |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h 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.