1808 Virginia gubernatorial election
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A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on December 9, 1808.[1] The Democratic-Republican judge of the General Court of Virginia John Tyler Sr. defeated the speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Hugh Nelson.[2]
The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session.[3] Tyler was elected with a majority on the first ballot.[2]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | First ballot | ||
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| Count | Percent | |||
| Democratic-Republican | John Tyler Sr. | 113 | 57.95 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Hugh Nelson | 82 | 43.05 | |
Total
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195
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100.00
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Notes
[edit]- ^ "Legislature of Virginia". Enquirer. December 10, 1808.
- ^ a b c Lampi 2012.
- ^ Sobel & Raimo 1978, p. 1629.
Bibliography
[edit]- Lampi, Philip J. (2012). "Virginia 1808 Governor". A New Nation Votes. American Antiquarian Society. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
- Sobel, Robert; Raimo, John (1978). Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1789–1978. Vol. 4. Westport, CT: Meckler Books.