1840 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1840 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 1 March 1840 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Whig nominee and 18th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Thomas Walker Gilmer won the election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1][2]

1840 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas Walker Gilmer
Party Whig
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

David Campbell
Democratic

Elected Governor

Thomas Walker Gilmer
Whig

General election

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On election day, 1 March 1840, Whig nominee Thomas Walker Gilmer easily won the election as he ran unopposed. Gilmer was sworn in as the 28th Governor of Virginia on 31 March 1840.[3]

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1840
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Thomas Walker Gilmer 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Whig gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ Jamerson, p. 61
  2. ^ Lewis, p. 686
  3. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 10, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2023.