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Elections in Vermont |
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The 1842 Vermont gubernatorial election was held on September 6, 1842.[1]
Incumbent Whig Governor Charles Paine defeated Democratic nominee Nathan Smilie and Liberty nominee Charles K. Williams with 50.85% of the vote.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Whig | Charles Paine (inc.) | 27,167 | 50.85% | ||
Democratic | Nathan Smilie | 24,130 | 45.17% | ||
Liberty | Charles K. Williams | 2,093 | 3.92% | ||
Scattering | 35 | 0.07% | |||
Majority | 3,037 | 5.68% | |||
Turnout | 53,425 | ||||
Whig hold | Swing |