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1804 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The 1804 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 4, 1804.[1] It resulted in the re-election of Isaac Tichenor to a one-year term.[2]
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September 4, 1804
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The Vermont General Assembly met in Rutland on October 11.[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]
The committee examined the votes, which showed that Isaac Tichenor was chosen for an eighth one-year term.[2] In the election for lieutenant governor, the voters selected Paul Brigham for a ninth one-year term.[2] Benjamin Swan was elected to a fifth one-year term as treasurer.[2] According to contemporary newspaper accounts, the vote totals for governor were as follows.[2]
In the races for lieutenant governor and treasurer, the totals were not recorded, but Brigham and Swan were reported to have received majorities of over 4,000 votes.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Isaac Tichenor (incumbent) | 8,796 | 56.9% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Jonathan Robinson | 6,665 | 43.1% | |
| Total votes | 15,461 | 100% | ||