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1784 Virginia gubernatorial election

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1784 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Patrick Henry
Party Anti-Federalist
Popular vote 100
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Benjamin Harrison V
Anti-Federalist

Elected Governor

Patrick Henry
Anti-Federalist

The 1784 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1784 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Former Anti-Federalist Governor of Virginia Patrick Henry won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

General election

On election day, 30 November 1784, Anti-Federalist candidate Patrick Henry easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Henry was sworn in for his 4th term on 1 December 1784.[1]

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1784[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Anti-Federalist Patrick Henry 100 100.00
Total votes 100 100.00
Anti-Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  2. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.