1805 Vermont gubernatorial election
September 3, 1805
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The 1805 Vermont gubernatorial election for Governor of Vermont took place on September 3, 1805.[1] It resulted in the re-election of Isaac Tichenor to a one-year term.[2]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Danville on October 10.[2] 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.[2]
The committee examined the votes, which showed that Isaac Tichenor was chosen for a ninth one-year term.[2] In the election for lieutenant governor, the voters selected Paul Brigham for a tenth one-year term.[2] Benjamin Swan was elected to a sixth one-year term as treasurer.[2] According to contemporary newspaper accounts, the vote totals for governor were as follows.[3]
In the races for lieutenant governor and treasurer, the totals were not recorded, but Brigham was reported to have won by a majority of 5,590.[3] Swan's majority was 3,440.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Isaac Tichenor (incumbent) | 9,167 | 61.2% | ||
| Democratic-Republican | Jonathan Robinson | 5,260 | 35.1% | ||
| Write-in | 549 | 3.7% | |||
| Total votes | 14,976 | 100% | |||
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 Walton, E. P., ed. (1877). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. V. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 57–58 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d "The Committee of Canvassers". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. November 2, 1805. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.