1780 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1780 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 29 May 1780 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Governor of Virginia Thomas Jefferson won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

1780 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas Jefferson
Popular vote 100
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Thomas Jefferson

Elected Governor

Thomas Jefferson

General election

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On election day, 29 May 1780, Thomas Jefferson easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Jefferson was sworn in for his second term on 1 June 1780.[1]

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1780[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Thomas Jefferson (incumbent) 100 100.00
Total votes 100 100.00

References

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  1. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 10 February 2013. 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.