1817 Vermont gubernatorial election

Election for the Governor of Vermont

1817 Vermont gubernatorial election

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Nominee Jonas Galusha Isaac Tichenor
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 13,756 7,430
Percentage 64.9% 35.1%

Governor before election

Jonas Galusha
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Jonas Galusha
Democratic-Republican

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The 1817 Vermont gubernatorial election for Governor of Vermont took place in September and October, and resulted in the election of Jonas Galusha to a one-year term.[1]

The Vermont General Assembly met in Montpelier on October 9.[1] The Vermont House of Representatives appointed a committee to review the votes of the freemen of Vermont for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and members of the governor's council.[1] The committee determined that incumbent Jonas Galusha had defeated U.S. Senator Isaac Tichenor to win a one-year term.[1]

In the election for lieutenant governor, the legislature's canvassing committee determined that incumbent Paul Brigham had attained a majority over former lieutenant governor William Chamberlain to win the election to a one-year term.[1] According to a contemporary newspaper article, the vote totals were: Brigham, 13,307 (63.2%); Chamberlain 7,748 (36.8%).[1]

Benjamin Swan was elected to a one-year term as treasurer, his eighteenth.[1] Swan, a Federalist was also endorsed by the Democratic-Republicans, and so was effectively unopposed for reelection.[2] According to contemporary newspaper articles, Swan received 16,962 votes, and no votes were recorded for any other candidates.[3]

In the race for governor, the results of the popular vote were reported as follows.[1]

Results

1817 Vermont gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic-Republican Jonas Galusha (incumbent) 13,756 64.9%
Federalist Isaac Tichenor 7,430 35.1%
Total votes 21,186 100%

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Walton, E. P., ed. (1878). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. VI. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 175–176 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Tickets for State Officers". The Watchman. Montpelier, VT. August 12, 1817. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Vermont Legislature: For Treasurer". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. October 22, 1817. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.