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The 1844 Vermont gubernatorial election was held on September 3, 1844.[1]
Following the suicide of his son, George, in January,[2][3] incumbent Whig Governor John Mattocks declined to run for re-election.[4][5][6]
Whig nominee William Slade defeated Democratic nominee Daniel Kellogg and Liberty nominee William R. Shafter with 51.53% of the vote.
- ^ "Political Movements". The New York herald. New York, N.Y. September 3, 1844. p. 2. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ "The Tribune". New-York daily tribune. New-York, N.Y. January 30, 1844. p. 4. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ "A Melancholy Event". Rutland herald. Rutland, Vt. February 1, 1844. p. 3. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ "Governor Mattock's letter". Vermont phœnix. Brattleboro, Vt. June 7, 1844. p. 3. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ "Governor Mattocks' letter". Burlington free press. Burlington, Vt. June 14, 1844. p. 2. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ "Gov. John Mattocks". www.nga.org. National Governors Association. Retrieved January 29, 2022.