The 1811 Vermont gubernatorial election was held in September 1811 to select the Governor of the state of Vermont. Incumbent Governor Jonas Galusha, representing the Democratic‑Republican Party, was re‑elected to a second consecutive two‑year term.
Election details
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Election date | September 1811 (exact day varies by source) |
| Incumbent | Jonas Galusha (Democratic‑Republican) |
| Winning candidate | Jonas Galusha (Democratic‑Republican) |
| Main opponent | A Federalist candidate (name not consistently documented in reliable sources) |
| Result | Galusha secured a majority of the popular vote and retained the governorship. |
| Term | The elected governor served a two‑year term beginning in October 1811. |
Context
- The election took place during the early 19th‑century partisan environment in Vermont, dominated by the Democratic‑Republican and Federalist parties.
- Vermont’s constitution required a majority of the popular vote for election; if no candidate achieved a majority, the decision would be referred to the state legislature. In 1811, a majority was achieved by the incumbent.
Vote totals
Specific vote counts and the identity of Galusha’s Federalist opponent are not uniformly reported in the major historical records available to date. Consequently, detailed numerical data for the election remain insufficiently documented in widely recognized encyclopedic sources.
