1799 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The 1799 Vermont gubernatorial election for Governor of Vermont took place throughout September, and resulted in the re-election of Isaac Tichenor to a one-year term.[1]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Windsor on October 10.[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]
On October 11, the committee examined the votes, which showed that Isaac Tichenor was chosen for a third one-year term.[1] In the election for lieutenant governor, the voters selected Paul Brigham for a fourth one-year term.[1] The freemen also re-elected Samuel Mattocks as treasurer, his thirteenth one-year term.[1] Vote totals were reported in local newspapers as follows.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Isaac Tichenor (incumbent) | 7,454 | 64.2% | −2.2% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Israel Smith | 3,915 | 33.7% | +3.7% | |
| Write-in | 234 | 2.1% | -1.5% | ||
| Total votes | 11,603 | 100% | N/A | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Walton, E. P., ed. (1876). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. IV. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 217–218 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Vermont General Election". Rutland Weekly Herald. Rutland, VT. October 28, 1799. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
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