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The 1842 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 15 December 1842 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Democratic nominee and former member of the Virginia House of Delegates James McDowell won the election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.
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General election edit
On election day, 15 December 1842, Democratic nominee James McDowell easily won the election as he ran unopposed. McDowell was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Virginia on 1 January 1843.[1]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James McDowell | 110 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 110 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Whig | ||||
References edit
- ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.