1798 Virginia gubernatorial election

1798 Virginia gubernatorial election
30 November 1798
 
Nominee James Wood
Party Federalist
Popular vote 100
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

James Wood
Federalist

Elected Governor

James Wood
Federalist

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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.

General election

On election day, 30 November 1798, Federalist nominee James Wood easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Wood was sworn in for his third term on 1 December 1798.[1]

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1798[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist James Wood (incumbent) 100 100.00
Total votes 100 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 10, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  2. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.
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