1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

The 1785 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]

1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

October 13, 1785 (1785-10-13)
 
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 Windsor on October 13.[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]

In the race for governor, Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to a one-year term, his eighth.[1] In the election for lieutenant governor, Paul Spooner was chosen for a fourth one-year term.[1] No candidate for treasurer obtained a majority.[1] In accordance with the Vermont Constitution, the Vermont General Assembly was required to make a selection.[1] On October 14, the Assembly (Vermont House of Representatives, governor, and governor's council) re-elected Ira Allen to his eighth one-year term as treasurer.[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[1]

Results

1785 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. 78–79 via Google Books.
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