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The 1781 Virginia gubernatorial special election was held on June 12, 1781, in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing York County Thomas Nelson Jr. won the election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.
On election day, June 12, 1781, Thomas Nelson Jr. easily won the election as he ran unopposed. Nelson was sworn in as the 4th Governor of Virginia on the same day. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Thomas Nelson Jr. | 100 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 100 | 100.00 | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
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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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The 1798 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1798 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Virginia James Wood won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.
The 1795 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1795 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor of Virginia Robert Brooke won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.
The 1790 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1790 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Governor of Virginia Beverley Randolph won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.
The 1789 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1789 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Governor of Virginia Beverley Randolph won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.
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