January 1812 Virginia gubernatorial election

The January 1812 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 3 January 1812 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia following the death of incumbent Governor George William Smith on 26 December 1811. Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates James Barbour won the election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

January 1812 Virginia gubernatorial election

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

Governor before election

George William Smith
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

James Barbour
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 3 January 1812, Democratic-Republican nominee James Barbour won the election as he ran unopposed. Barbour was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Virginia that same day.[2]

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, January 1812[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican James Barbour 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 2 December 2023.
  2. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  3. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.