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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent politician | Thomas Chittenden (incumbent) | |||
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.