1781 Virginia gubernatorial special election
June 12, 1781
 
Nominee Thomas Nelson Jr.
Party Independent
Electoral vote 100
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

William Fleming (Acting)
Federalist

 Elected Governor

Thomas Nelson Jr.
Independent

The 1781 Virginia gubernatorial special election was held on June 12, 1781, in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Independent member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing York County Thomas Nelson Jr. won the election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

General election

On election day, June 12, 1781, independent candidate Thomas Nelson Jr. easily won the election as he ran unopposed. Nelson was sworn in as the 4th Governor of Virginia on the same day.[1]

Results

Virginia gubernatorial special election, 1781[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Thomas Nelson Jr. 100 100.00
Total votes 100 100.00
Independent gain from Federalist

References

  1. ↑ "VA Governor". Our Campaigns. February 10, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 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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