1845 Vermont gubernatorial election

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%
County results
Slade:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Kellogg:      40–50%      50–60%
Governor before election

William Slade
Whig

 Elected Governor

William Slade
Whig

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

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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