1788 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

Election for the Governor of Vermont
1788 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

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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 1788 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 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] In the race for governor, Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to his eleventh one-year term.[1]

In the election for lieutenant governor Joseph Marsh was re-elected to a one-year term.[1] The freemen re-elected Samuel Mattocks as treasurer, his third one-year term.[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[1]

Results

1788 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent politician Thomas Chittenden (incumbent)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g 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. 166–167 – via Google Books.