1780 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

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The 1780 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place on September 5, 1780.^[1] It resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.^[2]

The Vermont General Assembly met in Bennington on October 12.^[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] Thomas Chittenden was re-elected governor.^[2] Benjamin Carpenter was re-elected lieutenant governor, and Ira Allen was re-elected as treasurer.^[2] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.^[2]

Results

1780 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 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.

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[1] Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776–1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company. p. 265.

[Walton-2] 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.

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