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The 1794 Vermont gubernatorial election for Governor of Vermont took place throughout September, and resulted in the re-election of Governor Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[1]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Rutland on October 9.[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] The body met to count the votes on the morning of October 10.[1]
In the race for governor, Thomas Chittenden, who had been governor from 1778 to 1789, and again starting in 1790, was re-elected for a one-year term.[1] The freemen also re-elected Samuel Mattocks as treasurer, his eighth one-year term.[1]
In the election for lieutenant governor, no candidate received a majority.[1] In keeping with the Vermont Constitution, the Assembly was required to choose.[1] On the afternoon of October 10, the body elected Jonathan Hunt.[1] Hunt declined the appointment and the Assembly adjourned.[1] On the morning of October 11, Hunt agreed to accept the position and took the oath of office.[1]
Chittenden won the election by over six hundred votes.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent politician | Thomas Chittenden (incumbent) | 2,623 | 51.9% | +0.1% | |
| Federalist | Isaac Tichenor | 2,000 | 39.6% | -4.4% | |
| Write-in | 432 | 8.5% | +7.1% | ||
| Total votes | 5,055 | 100% | N/A | ||
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k 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. 63–64 – via Google Books.
- ^ "VT Elections Database » 1794 Governor General Election". VT Elections Database. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
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