1845 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1845 Vermont gubernatorial election was held on September 2, 1845.

1845 Vermont gubernatorial election

September 2, 1845
 
Nominee William Slade Daniel Kellogg William R. Shafter
Party Whig Democratic Liberty
Electoral vote 132 75 14
Popular vote 22,770 18,594 6,534
Percentage 47.18% 38.53% 13.54%

Governor before election

William Slade
Whig

Elected Governor

William Slade
Whig

Incumbent Whig Governor William Slade defeated Democratic nominee Daniel Kellogg and Liberty nominee William R. Shafter.

Since no candidate received a majority in the popular vote, Slade was elected by the Vermont General Assembly per the state constitution.

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