1800 Vermont gubernatorial election
Election for the Governor of Vermont
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The 1800 Vermont gubernatorial election for Governor of Vermont took place throughout September, and resulted in the re-election of Isaac Tichenor to a one-year term.[1]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Middlebury on October 9.[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]
The committee examined the votes, which showed that Isaac Tichenor was chosen for a fourth one-year term.[1] In the election for lieutenant governor, the voters selected Paul Brigham for a fifth one-year term.[1] No candidate for treasurer had a majority of the popular vote.[1] In accordance with the Vermont Constitution, the General Assembly was required to make a choice.[1] The Assembly met on October 10 and elected Benjamin Swan.[1] Vote totals for the governor's race were reported as follows.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Isaac Tichenor (incumbent) | 6,444 | 64.0% | -0.2% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Israel Smith | 3,239 | 32.2% | -1.5% | |
| Write-in | 380 | 3.8% | +1.7% | ||
| Total votes | 10,063 | 100% | N/A | ||
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Walton, E. P., ed. (1876). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. IV. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 257–259 – via Google Books.
