1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

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The 1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place throughout September, and resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.^[1]

The Vermont General Assembly met in Windsor on October 13.^[1] 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.^[1]

In the race for governor, Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to a one-year term, his eighth.^[1] In the election for lieutenant governor, Paul Spooner was chosen for a fourth one-year term.^[1] No candidate for treasurer obtained a majority.^[1] In accordance with the Vermont Constitution, the Vermont General Assembly was required to make a selection.^[1] On October 14, the Assembly (Vermont House of Representatives, governor, and governor's council) re-elected Ira Allen to his eighth one-year term as treasurer.^[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.^[1]

Results

1785 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Independent politician	Thomas Chittenden (incumbent)

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References

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. 78–79 – via Google Books.

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[Walton-1] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. 78–79 – via Google Books.

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