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When Vermont became an independent republic in July 1777, Chittenden served as a delegate to the convention that framed Vermont’s constitution and was elected president of the Vermont Council of Safety. He served as the republic’s governor from 1778…

In 1789, Robinson finished second in the popular vote to Governor Thomas Chittenden. There was, however, no majority winner as required by the Vermont Constitution and the general assembly elected Robinson.
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In 1796, Brigham was elected Lieutenant Governor, becoming acting governor upon the death of Thomas Chittenden in 1797. After seven weeks, Brigham resumed his post as Lieutenant Governor with the inauguration of the new governor, Isaac…

In 1796, Tichenor was selected to fill an unexpired term in the U.S. Senate and was reelected the following year for a full six-year term but resigned after winning the governorship.
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Defeated by Isaac Tichenor in the gubernatorial race of 1801, Smith went on to serve as a U.S. Senator form 1803 to 1807. He came back to defeat Tichenor in 1807, but Tichenor defeated him again one year later.
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Galusha was elected for governor annually from 1809 until 1813, when the people failed to elect a governor and Martin Chittenden was chosen by the state legislature. In 1814 the decision was again up to the legislature and Chittenden was once more…

Chittenden was elected governor by the state legislature in 1813 and again in 1814 after no candidate succeeded in winning a majority of the popular vote. The last Federalist to serve as governor of Vermont, Chittenden condemned the War of 1812.…

During his gubernatorial administration, Skinner opposed the Missouri Compromise and supported protective tariffs.
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As governor, Van Ness favored-though unsuccessfully-the abolition of imprisonment for debt and urged education for the poor as a means of fighting crime. He is also credited with establishing the state’s system for choosing presidential…

Butler's gubernatorial administration was marked by the abolition of lotteries and the passage of legislation requiring the examination of teachers.
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As governor, Crafts advocated legislation to abolish imprisonment for debt but was unsuccessful in securing its passage. He also opposed freemasonry.
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Chosen the Anti-Masonic candidate for governor in 1831, Palmer failed to receive a majority of the popular vote in a two-man race but did receive a plurality and was selected the winner by the state legislature. In two of the next three gubernatorial…