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1798 Virginia gubernatorial election

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1798 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee James Wood
Party Federalist
Popular vote 100
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

James Wood
Federalist

Elected Governor

James Wood
Federalist

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

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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

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

References

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  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.