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1780 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

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1780 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas Chittenden
Party Independent

Governor before election

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

Elected Governor

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

The 1780 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 Bennington on October 12.[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] Thomas Chittenden was re-elected governor.[1] Benjamin Carpenter was re-elected lieutenant governor, and Ira Allen was re-elected as treasurer.[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[1]

Results

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1780 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent politician Thomas Chittenden (incumbent)

References

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  1. ^ 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. 40–41 – via Google Books.