1784 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1784 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1784 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Former Governor of Virginia Patrick Henry won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

1784 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Patrick Henry
Party Nonpartisan
Popular vote 100
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Benjamin Harrison V
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

Patrick Henry
Nonpartisan

General election

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On election day, 30 November 1784, Patrick Henry easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Henry was sworn in for his 4th term on 1 December 1784.[1]

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1784[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Patrick Henry 100 100.00
Total votes 100 100.00
Nonpartisan hold

References

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  1. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  2. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.