1777 Virginia gubernatorial election
29 May 1777
 
Nominee Patrick Henry
Party Anti-Federalist
Popular vote 100
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

Patrick Henry
Anti-Federalist

 Elected Governor

Patrick Henry
Anti-Federalist

The 1777 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 29 May 1777 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Anti-Federalist Governor of Virginia Patrick Henry won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

General election

On election day, 29 May 1777, Anti-Federalist candidate Patrick Henry easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Henry was sworn in for his second term on 1 June 1777.[1]

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1777[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Anti-Federalist Patrick Henry (incumbent) 100 100.00
Total votes 100 100.00
Anti-Federalist hold

References

  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.


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