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The 1809 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 5, 1809.[1] It resulted in the election of Jonas Galusha to a one-year term.[2]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Montpelier on October 12.[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's examination of the votes showed that Jonas Galusha had defeated incumbent Governor Isaac Tichenor for a one-year term.[2] In the election for lieutenant governor, the voters selected Paul Brigham for a one-year term, his fourteenth.[2] Benjamin Swan was elected to his tenth one-year term as treasurer.[2]
In the races for lieutenant governor and treasurer, the vote totals and names of other candidates were not recorded.[2] In the race for governor, a contemporary newspaper article reported the results as follows.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Jonas Galusha | 14,583 | 51.1% | |
| Federalist | Isaac Tichenor (incumbent) | 13,467 | 47.2% | |
| Write-in | 498 | 1.7% | ||
| Total votes | 28,548 | 100% | ||
References
- ↑ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776–1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company. p. 265.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Walton, E. P., ed. (1877). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. V. Montpelier, VT: J. & J. M. Poland. pp. 241–242 – via Google Books.