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As early as the first Federal elections in 1788, there were candidates, who while alligned with one party or another, was supported in the press by both parties in a particular election.


Governor's Council

In Crown colonies and dependencies of Great Britain, a body assisting the governor in an executive or legislative capacity, or in both. This survives in some of the United States, as in Massachusetts and Maine, in the advisory body called the Governor's Council. Though called Council, the position in Vermont was the same as Governor's Council in other states and was part of the Executive Branch of the Government.

Oxford English Dictionary

1790 - 1824: Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, Vermont

Office Scope: State

Role Scope: State / County (New Hampshire)