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1779 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

← 1778 October 14, 1779 (1779-10-14) 1780 →
 
Nominee Thomas Chittenden
Party Independent

Governor before election

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

Elected Governor

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

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The 1779 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place throughout September, and resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.

The Vermont General Assembly met in Manchester on October 14. 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. Thomas Chittenden was re-elected governor. Benjamin Carpenter was elected lieutenant governor, and Ira Allen was re-elected as treasurer. The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.

Results

1779 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent politician Thomas Chittenden (incumbent)

References

  1. ^ 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. 4–5 – via Google Books.
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