Election for the Governor of Vermont
1779 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
|
← 1778 | October 14, 1779 (1779-10-14) | 1780 → |
|
| | | Nominee | Thomas Chittenden | | | Party | Independent | | |
Governor before election Thomas Chittenden Independent | Elected Governor Thomas Chittenden Independent | |
Elections in Vermont |
---|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The 1779 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 14.[1] The Vermont House of Representatives appointed a committee to examine the votes of the freemen of Vermont for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and governor's council members.[1] Thomas Chittenden was re-elected governor.[1] Benjamin Carpenter was elected lieutenant governor, and Ira Allen was re-elected as treasurer.[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[1]
Results
1779 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent politician | Thomas Chittenden (incumbent) | | |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Walton, E. P., ed. (1874). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. II. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 4–5 – via Google Books.