1842 Vermont gubernatorial election

1842 Vermont gubernatorial election

September 6, 1842
 
Nominee Charles Paine Nathan Smilie
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 27,167 24,130
Percentage 50.85% 45.17%

County results
Paine:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Smilie:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Charles Paine
Whig

Elected Governor

Charles Paine
Whig

The 1842 Vermont gubernatorial election was held on September 6, 1842.

Incumbent Whig Governor Charles Paine defeated Democratic nominee Nathan Smilie and Liberty nominee Charles K. Williams with 50.85% of the vote.