1811 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1811 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1811 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Democratic-Republican acting Governor of Virginia George William Smith defeated fellow Democratic-Republican nominee and incumbent Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates James Barbour in a Virginia General Assembly vote.[1]

1811 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee George William Smith James Barbour
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 100 97
Percentage 50.76% 49.24%

Governor before election

George William Smith (Acting)
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

George William Smith
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 30 November 1811, Democratic-Republican nominee George William Smith won the election against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate James Barbour. Smith was sworn in for his first full term as the 17th Governor of Virginia on 1 December 1811.[2]

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1811[3][4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican George William Smith (incumbent) 100 50.76
Democratic-Republican James Barbour 97 49.24
Total votes 197 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. James Barbour". nga.org. January 13, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. October 14, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  3. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.
  4. ^ "Virginia 1811 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. December 10, 1811. Retrieved May 18, 2023.