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December 4, 1817
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A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on December 4, 1817. The incumbent governor of Virginia James Patton Preston was re-elected without opposition.[1]
The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session.[3] Preston was elected with a majority on the first ballot.[1]
General election
[edit]| Candidate | First ballot | |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | |
| James Patton Preston (incumbent) | ** | |
Total |
** |
100.00 |
Notes
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Lampi 2012.
- ↑ Kallenbach & Kallenbach 1977, p. 613.
- 1 2 Sobel & Raimo 1978, p. 1632.
Bibliography
[edit]- Kallenbach, Joseph E.; Kallenbach, Jessamine S. (1977). American State Governors, 1776–1976. Vol. 1. Dobbs Ferry, NY: Oceana Publications.
- Lampi, Philip J. (2012). "Virginia 1815 Governor". A New Nation Votes. American Antiquarian Society. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- Sobel, Robert; Raimo, John (1978). Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1789–1978. Vol. 4. Westport, CT: Meckler Books.
