1783 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

1783 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

September 2, 1783 (1783-09-02)
 
Nominee Thomas Chittenden
Party Independent

Governor before election

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

Elected Governor

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

The 1783 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place on September 2, 1783.[1] It resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[2]

The Vermont General Assembly met in Westminster on October 9.[2] 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.[2] Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to a one-year term as governor.[2]

In the election for lieutenant governor, Paul Spooner was re-elected to a second one-year term.[2] In addition, Ira Allen was re-elected to a one-year term as treasurer.[2] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[2]

Results

1783 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent politician Thomas Chittenden (incumbent)

References

  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776–1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company. p. 265.
  2. ^ 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. 23–24 – via Google Books.