1840 Vermont gubernatorial election
The 1840 Vermont gubernatorial election was held on September 1, 1840. Incumbent Whig Governor Silas H. Jennison defeated Democratic nominee Paul Dillingham with 59.58% of the vote. General election

Candidates
Paul Dillingham, Democratic, town clerk of Waterbury, former member of the Vermont House of Representatives
Silas H. Jennison, Whig, incumbent Governor

Results

Notes

References

1840
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