1785 Virginia gubernatorial election

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A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on November 25, 1785. The incumbent governor of Virginia Patrick Henry was re-elected.[1]

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1785 Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1784
November 25, 1785
1786 â†’
 
Nominee Patrick Henry
Party Nonpartisan

Governor before election

Patrick Henry
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

Patrick Henry
Nonpartisan

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The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session. Henry was selected by a majority of members on the first ballot; the official record of the proceedings does not include the names or tallied votes for any other candidates.[1]

General election

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1785 Virginia gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate First ballot
Count Percent
Nonpartisan Patrick Henry (incumbent) **
Total
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100.00
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