1798 Virginia gubernatorial election
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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[edit]
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[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | James Wood (incumbent) | 100 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 100 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 10, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ 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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