March 1778 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
March 12, 1778
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A gubernatorial election was held in the Vermont Republic on March 3, 1778.[1] The president of the Council of Safety Thomas Chittenden was elected "by a great majority," with no recorded votes for other candidates.[2] This was the first gubernatorial election held in Vermont following the Vermont Declaration of Independence.[3]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Thomas Chittenden | ** | ** | |
| Total votes | ** | ** | ||
References
- ^ Dubin 2003, p. 265.
- ^ Slade 1823, p. 257.
- ^ White 1916, p. 311.
Bibliography
- Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776–1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company.
- Slade, William, ed. (1823). "Journal of the General Assembly of the State of Vermont, March 1778". Vermont State Papers [...] Middlebury.
- White, Mrs. W. R. (November 1, 1916). "Vermont From the Election of Thomas Chittenden Through the War of 1812". Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine. pp. 311–14.