1842 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1842 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 15 December 1842 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Democratic nominee and former member of the Virginia House of Delegates James McDowell won the election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

1842 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee James McDowell
Party Democratic
Popular vote 110
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John Munford Gregory (Acting)
Whig

Elected Governor

James McDowell
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 15 December 1842, Democratic nominee James McDowell easily won the election as he ran unopposed. McDowell was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Virginia on 1 January 1843.[1]

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1842[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James McDowell 110 100.00
Total votes 110 100.00
Democratic gain from Whig

References

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  1. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  2. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.