1812 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1812 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1812 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor of Virginia James Barbour won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

1812 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee James Barbour
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

James Barbour
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

James Barbour
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 30 November 1812, Democratic-Republican nominee James Barbour easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Barbour was sworn in for his first full term on 1 December 1812.[2]

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1812[3][4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican James Barbour (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. James Barbour". nga.org. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  2. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  3. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.
  4. ^ "Virginia 1812 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. 18 December 1812. Retrieved 18 May 2023.