1779 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1779 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Country:Vermont Republic
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1778 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1778
Next Election:1780 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
Next Year:1780
Image1:ThomasChittenden.png
Nominee1:Thomas Chittenden
Party1:Independent politician
Governor
Before Election:Thomas Chittenden
Before Party:Independent politician
After Election:Thomas Chittenden
After Party:Independent politician

The 1779 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 14.[1] The Vermont House of Representatives appointed a committee to examine the votes of the freemen of Vermont for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and governor's council members.[1] Thomas Chittenden was re-elected governor.[1] Benjamin Carpenter was elected lieutenant governor, and Ira Allen was re-elected as treasurer.[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Walton . E. P. . Eliakim Persons Walton . 1874 . Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont . II . Montpelier, VT . J. & J. M. Poland . 4-5 . Google Books.