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1782 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election
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The 1782 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place on September 3, 1782.[1] It resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[2]
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September 3, 1782
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The Vermont General Assembly met in Manchester on October 10.[2] 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.[2] Thomas Chittenden was re-elected to a one-year term as governor.[2]
The popular vote indicated that no candidate for lieutenant governor had received a majority.[2] In keeping with the Vermont Constitution, the choice fell to the Vermont General Assembly, which chose Paul Spooner for a one-year term.[2] Ira Allen was re-elected to a one-year term as treasurer.[2] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Independent politician | Thomas Chittenden (incumbent) | |||