1834 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1834 Vermont gubernatorial election took place in September and October, and resulted in the reelection of William A. Palmer to a one-year term as governor.[1]

1834 Vermont gubernatorial election

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Nominee William A. Palmer William Czar Bradley Horatio Seymour
Party Anti-Masonic Democratic Whig
Electoral vote 147 13 2
Popular vote 17,131 10,365 10,159
Percentage 45.4% 27.5% 26.9%

County results
Palmer:      40–50%      50–60%      70–80%
Bradley:      30–40%      40–50%

Governor before election

William A. Palmer
Anti-Masonic

Elected Governor

William A. Palmer
Anti-Masonic

Governor

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The candidates for governor in the general election held on September 2, 1834, were: incumbent William A. Palmer (Anti-Masonic); William Czar Bradley (Democratic); and Horatio Seymour (Whig).[1] In the general election, the General Assembly, which met in Montpelier on October 9, determined that the results were: total votes, 37,759; Palmer, 17,131 (45.4%); Bradley, 10,365 (27.5%); Seymour, 10,159 (26.9%); scattering, 84 (0.2%).[1]

Because no candidate received the popular vote majority required by the Constitution of Vermont, the Vermont General Assembly was required to choose.[2] In the assembly contest, Palmer won on the first ballot. With 168 votes cast, 85 were necessary for choice.[2] The reported totals were: Palmer, 147; Bradley 13; William A. Griswold, 3; Samuel C. Crafts, 1; Daniel Pierce Thompson, 1; Seymour, 2; John Roberts, 1.[2]

Lieutenant governor

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In the race for lieutenant governor, the total votes were 37,579.[1] Anti-Mason and incumbent Lebbeus Egerton received 17,069 votes (45.4%). Democrat Truman Chittenden received 10,408 (27.7%). Whig Samuel Clark received 9,978 (26.6%). 124 (0.3%) were recorded as scattering.[1]

In the vote by the Vermont General Assembly, Egerton was elected with 114 votes.[2] Clark received 69 and Chittenden 28. Robert Pierpoint received 1 vote, Jedediah Harris received 1, and Edwin Egerton received 1.[2]

Treasurer

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There were 37,458 votes cast for state treasurer.[1] Anti-Mason and incumbent Augustine Clarke received 17,063 (45.6%).[1] Democrat Charles R. Cleaves received 10,337 (27.6%), and Whig John Spaulding received 9,903 (26.4%).[1] 155 (0.4%) votes were recorded as scattering.[1]

In the general assembly contest, Clarke won with 111 votes.[2] Spaulding received 76 votes, Cleaves received 19, and Thomas D. Hammond received 1.[2]

Results

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1834 Vermont gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Anti-Masonic William A. Palmer (Inc.) 17,131 45.4%
Democratic William Czar Bradley 10,365 27.5%
Whig Horatio Seymour 10,159 26.9%
Scattering 84 0.2%
Total votes 37,759 100%

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Walton, E. P., ed. (1879). Records of the Governor and Council of the State of Vermont. Vol. VIII. Montpelier, VT: Joseph Poland. p. 163 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Kendall, B. F., ed. (October 17, 1834). "Legislature of Vermont: Thursday, Oct. 10". The Vermont Courier. Woodstock, VT. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.