1778 Virginia gubernatorial election
The 1778 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 29 May 1778 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Anti-Federalist Governor of Virginia Patrick Henry won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.
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General election
On election day, 29 May 1778, Anti-Federalist candidate Patrick Henry easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Henry was sworn in for his third term on 1 June 1778.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Federalist | Patrick Henry (incumbent) | 100 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 100 | 100.00 | ||
| Anti-Federalist hold | ||||
References
- "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 6 July 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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