1809 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1809 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1809 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor of Virginia John Tyler Sr. won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

1809 Virginia gubernatorial election

30 November 1809
 
Nominee John Tyler Sr.
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John Tyler Sr.
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Tyler Sr.
Democratic-Republican

General election

On election day, 30 November 1809, Democratic-Republican nominee John Tyler Sr. easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Tyler was sworn in for his second term on 1 December 1809.[2]

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1809[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Tyler Sr. (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. John Tyler at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
  2. "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 10, 2013. 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.
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