1869 Vermont gubernatorial election

Today, we want to address an issue that often goes unnoticed but has a significant impact on our lives. 1869 Vermont gubernatorial election is a crucial element in our modern society and affects all areas of our lives, from politics to popular culture. Throughout history, 1869 Vermont gubernatorial election has been the subject of debate and controversy, and its influence has been evident in events that have shaped the world we live in. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the impact of 1869 Vermont gubernatorial election and analyze its role in contemporary society.

1869 Vermont gubernatorial election

← 1868 September 7, 1869 (1869-09-07) 1870 →
 
Candidate Peter T. Washburn Homer W. Heaton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 31,834 11,455
Percentage 73.5% 26.4%

Governor before election

John B. Page
Republican

Elected Governor

Peter T. Washburn
Republican

The 1869 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on September 7, 1869. Incumbent Republican John B. Page, per the "Mountain Rule", did not run for re-election to another term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Peter T. Washburn, who had served in the Vermont House of Representatives and as Adjutant General of the Vermont Militia, defeated Democratic candidate Homer W. Heaton, a former member of the Vermont House, to succeed him. The 1869 election was the final time the Governor of Vermont was elected for a one-year term; terms were changed to two years beginning in 1870.

Results

1869 Vermont gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Peter T. Washburn 31,834 73.5 0.0
Democratic Homer W. Heaton 11,455 26.4 0.0
N/A Other 26 0.1 0.0
Total votes '43,315' '100'

References

  1. ^ Hand, Samuel B. "Mountain Rule Revisited" (PDF). Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  2. ^ "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 30, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2015.