1779 Virginia gubernatorial election
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A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on June 1, 1779. The delegate from Albemarle County Thomas Jefferson defeated the president of the Council of State John Page.[1]
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June 1, 1779
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The incumbent governor of Virginia Patrick Henry was ineligible for re-election due to term limits established by the Constitution of Virginia. The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session. No candidate had a majority after the first count, requiring a second ballot between the two top-finishers.[1]
General election
| Party | Candidate | First ballot | Second ballot | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | Count | Percent | |||
| Nonpartisan | Thomas Jefferson | 55 | 44.00 | 67 | 52.34 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Page | 38 | 30.40 | 61 | 47.66 | |
| Nonpartisan | Thomas Nelson Jr. | 32 | 25.60 | Eliminated | ||
Total |
125 |
100.00 |
128 |
100.00 | ||
