1788 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election

October 9, 1788 (1788-10-09)
 
Nominee Thomas Chittenden
Party Independent

Governor before election

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

Elected Governor

Thomas Chittenden
Independent

The 1788 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 Manchester on October 9.[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 his eleventh one-year term.[1]

In the election for lieutenant governor Joseph Marsh was re-elected to a one-year term.[1] The freemen re-elected Samuel Mattocks as treasurer, his third one-year term.[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[1]

Results

1788 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent politician Thomas Chittenden (incumbent)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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. 166–167 via Google Books.
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