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1778 Virginia gubernatorial election
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Nominee Patrick Henry
Popular vote 100
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

Patrick Henry

 Elected Governor

Patrick Henry

The 1778 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 29 May 1778 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Governor of Virginia Patrick Henry won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

General election

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On election day, 29 May 1778, Patrick Henry easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Henry was sworn in for his third term on 1 June 1778.[1]

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1778[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Patrick Henry (incumbent) 100 100.00
Total votes 100 100.00

References

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  1. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 6 July 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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