1804 Vermont gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1804 United States gubernatorial elections.

1804 Vermont gubernatorial election

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Nominee Isaac Tichenor Jonathan Robinson Party Federalist Democratic-Republican Popular vote 8,796 6,665 Percentage 56.9% 43.1%

Governor before election Isaac Tichenor Federalist Elected Governor Isaac Tichenor Federalist

The 1804 Vermont gubernatorial election for Governor of Vermont took place on September 4, 1804. ^[1] It resulted in the re-election of Isaac Tichenor to a one-year term. ^[2]

The Vermont General Assembly met in Rutland on October 11. ^[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]

The committee examined the votes, which showed that Isaac Tichenor was chosen for an eighth one-year term. ^[2] In the election for lieutenant governor, the voters selected Paul Brigham for a ninth one-year term. ^[2] Benjamin Swan was elected to a fifth one-year term as treasurer. ^[2] According to contemporary newspaper accounts, the vote totals for governor were as follows. ^[2]

In the races for lieutenant governor and treasurer, the totals were not recorded, but Brigham and Swan were reported to have received majorities of over 4,000 votes. ^[2]

Results

1804 Vermont gubernatorial election ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Federalist	Isaac Tichenor (incumbent)	8,796	56.9%
	Democratic-Republican	Jonathan Robinson	6,665	43.1%
Total votes			15,461	100%

References

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.
2. Walton, E. P., ed. (1877). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. V. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 2–4 – via Google Books.