1851 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1851 Vermont gubernatorial election was held on September 2, 1851.^[1] The state continued its support for the Whig party, and Whig Governor Charles K. Williams was easily re-elected to a one-year term.^[2] The strong showing of the Free Soil Party candidate Timothy P. Redfield also showed that Vermont was on its way to becoming an anti-slavery bastion.^[3] The Democratic nominee, John S. Robinson went on to win the governorship in 1853.^[4]

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1851 Vermont gubernatorial election

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Nominee Charles K. Williams Timothy P. Redfield John S. Robinson Party Whig Free Soil Democratic Popular vote 22,676 14,950 6,686 Percentage 51.1% 33.4% 15.4%

County results Williams:   40–50%   50–60%   60–70% Redfield:   40–50%   50–60%

Governor before election Charles K. Williams Whig Elected Governor Charles K. Williams Whig

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