1781 Virginia gubernatorial special election
The 1781 Virginia gubernatorial special election was held on 12 June 1781 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Independent member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing York County Thomas Nelson Jr. won the election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.
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General election
On election day, 12 June 1781, Independent candidate Thomas Nelson Jr. easily won the election as he ran unopposed. Nelson was sworn in as the 4th Governor of Virginia on 12 June 1781.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Thomas Nelson Jr. | 100 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 100 | 100.00 | ||
| Independent gain from Federalist | ||||
References
- "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 10 February 2013. 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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