1829 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1829 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 1 March 1829 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Virginia William Branch Giles won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

1829 Virginia gubernatorial election

1 March 1829
 
Nominee William Branch Giles
Party Democratic

Governor before election

William Branch Giles
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Branch Giles
Democratic

General election

On election day, 1 March 1829, Democratic nominee William Branch Giles easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Giles was sworn in for his third term on 4 March 1829.[2]

References

  1. "Gov. William Branch Giles". nga.org. Retrieved May 15, 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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