1855 Virginia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1855 Virginia gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Country:Virginia
Flag Year:1788
Previous Election:1851 Virginia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1851
Next Election:1859 Virginia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1859
Ongoing:no
Election Date:May 24, 1855
Nominee1:Henry A. Wise
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Alliance1:-
Popular Vote1:83,275
Percentage1:53.17%
Nominee2:Thomas Flournoy
Party2:Know Nothing
Alliance2:Republican
Popular Vote2:73,354
Percentage2:46.63%
Map Size:350px
Governor
Before Election:Joseph Johnson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Henry A. Wise
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1855 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on May 24, 1855 to elect the governor of Virginia.