1817 Vermont gubernatorial election
September 2, 1817
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County results Galusha: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Tichenor: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1817 Vermont gubernatorial election for Governor of Vermont took place on September 2, 1817.[1] It resulted in the election of Jonas Galusha to a one-year term.[2]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Montpelier on October 9.[2] The Vermont House of Representatives appointed a committee to review the votes of the freemen of Vermont for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and members of the governor's council.[2] The committee determined that incumbent Jonas Galusha had defeated U.S. Senator Isaac Tichenor to win a one-year term.[2]
In the election for lieutenant governor, the legislature's canvassing committee determined that incumbent Paul Brigham had attained a majority over former lieutenant governor William Chamberlain to win the election to a one-year term.[2] According to a contemporary newspaper article, the vote totals were: Brigham, 13,307 (63.2%); Chamberlain 7,748 (36.8%).[2]
Benjamin Swan was elected to a one-year term as treasurer, his eighteenth.[2] Swan, a Federalist was also endorsed by the Democratic-Republicans, and so was effectively unopposed for reelection.[3] According to contemporary newspaper articles, Swan received 16,962 votes, and no votes were recorded for any other candidates.[4]
In the race for governor, the results of the popular vote were reported as follows.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic-Republican | Jonas Galusha (incumbent) | 13,756 | 64.9% | |
| Federalist | Isaac Tichenor | 7,430 | 35.1% | |
| Total votes | 21,186 | 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 g h i Walton, E. P., ed. (1878). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. VI. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 175–176 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Tickets for State Officers". The Watchman. Montpelier, VT. August 12, 1817. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Vermont Legislature: For Treasurer". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. October 22, 1817. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.