1778 Virginia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1778 Virginia gubernatorial election
Country:Virginia
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1777 Virginia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1777
Next Election:1779 Virginia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1779
Election Date:29 May 1778
Nominee1:Patrick Henry
Popular Vote1:100
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:Patrick Henry
After Election:Patrick Henry

The 1778 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 29 May 1778 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Governor of Virginia Patrick Henry won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

General election

On election day, 29 May 1778, Patrick Henry easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Henry was sworn in for his third term on 1 June 1778.[1]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: VA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 29 May 2007 . 6 July 2023.