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The 1834 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 1 March 1834 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Democratic nominee and former United States Senator from Virginia and President pro tempore of the United States Senate Littleton Waller Tazewell won the election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed. [1]
On election day, 1 March 1834, Democratic nominee Littleton Waller Tazewell easily won the election as he ran unopposed. Tazewell was sworn in as the 26th Governor of Virginia on 31 March 1834. [2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Littleton Waller Tazewell | 1 | 100.00 | |
Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
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