1835 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1835 Vermont gubernatorial election was held on September 1, 1835.

1835 Vermont gubernatorial election

September 1, 1835
 
Nominee William A. Palmer William Czar Bradley Charles Paine
Party Anti-Masonic Democratic Whig
Popular vote 16,210 13,254 5,435
Percentage 46.38% 37.92% 15.55%

Governor before election

William A. Palmer
Anti-Masonic

Elected Governor

Silas H. Jennison (acting)
Whig

Incumbent Anti-Masonic governor William A. Palmer contested the election with Democratic nominee William Czar Bradley and Whig nominee Charles Paine.

Since no candidate received a majority in the popular vote, the state constitution required the Vermont General Assembly and Vermont Executive Council to meet in joint convention and elect a governor. After 63 inconclusive ballots, the General Assembly adjourned on November 2 without making a choice. As a result, Silas H. Jennison, who had been elected Lieutenant Governor with Whig and Anti-Masonic support, served the term as acting governor.

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