Thomas Chittenden Independent
The 1779 Vermont Republic gubernatorial election took place throughout September, and resulted in the re-election of Thomas Chittenden to a one-year term.[1]
The Vermont General Assembly met in Manchester on October 14.[1] The Vermont House of Representatives appointed a committee to examine the votes of the freemen of Vermont for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, and governor's council members.[1] Thomas Chittenden was re-elected governor.[1] Benjamin Carpenter was elected lieutenant governor, and Ira Allen was re-elected as treasurer.[1] The names of candidates and balloting totals were not recorded.[1]