1788 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
September 2, 1788
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The 1788 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place on September 2, 1788.[1] It resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[2]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Manchester on October 9.[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] In the race for governor, Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to his eleventh one-year term.[2]
In the election for lieutenant governor Joseph Marsh was re-elected to a one-year term.[2] The freemen re-elected Samuel Mattocks as treasurer, his third one-year term.[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 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. 166–167 – via Google Books.