1858 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The 1858 Vermont gubernatorial election for governor of Vermont was held on Tuesday, September 7.[1] In keeping with the "Mountain Rule", incumbent Republican Ryland Fletcher was not a candidate for a third one-year term.[2] The Republican nominee was Hiland Hall.[1][3] The Democratic nominee was Henry Keyes, who was also the Democratic nominee in 1856 and 1857.[3]
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September 7, 1858
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Vermont continued to strongly support abolitionism and the Republican Party, and Hall was easily elected.[3] Hall took the oath of office for a one-year term that began on October 14.[4]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hiland Hall | 29,660 | 68.6% | ||
| Democratic | Henry Keyes | 13,338 | 30.9% | ||
| Scattering | 182 | 0.5% | |||
| Total votes | '43,180' | '100' | |||