1784 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
September 7, 1784
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The 1784 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place on September 7, 1784.[1] It resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[2]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Rutland on October 14.[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]
In the race for governor, Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to a one-year term.[2] In the election for lieutenant governor, Paul Spooner was chosen for a third one-year term.[2] No candidate for treasurer obtained a majority. In accordance with the Vermont Constitution, the Vermont General Assembly was required to make a selection.[2] On October 15, the Assembly (Vermont House of Representatives, governor, and governor's council) re-elected Ira Allen to a one-year term as treasurer.[2] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Independent politician | Thomas Chittenden (incumbent) | |||
References
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776–1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company. p. 265.
- ^ a b c d e f g h 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.