1796 Virginia gubernatorial election
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A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on November 25 and December 6, 1796.[2] The member of the Council of State James Wood defeated the member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Botetourt County Thomas Madison.[3]
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November 25, 1796 (1st ballot)
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The Democratic-Republican incumbent governor of Virginia Robert Brooke retired in order to seek election as attorney general of Virginia.[4] The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session.[1] The former governor Patrick Henry defeated Wood on the first ballot, but declined to serve.[5] The General Assembly met again on December 6 and elected Wood with a majority on the second ballot.[3]
General election
| Candidate | First ballot | Second ballot | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | Count | Percent | |
| Patrick Henry | 94 | 55.62 | Declined | |
| James Wood | 75 | 44.38 | 115 | 66.09 |
| Thomas Madison | N/a | 56 | 32.18 | |
| Beverley Randolph | N/a | 2 | 1.15 | |
| William Clarke | N/a | 1 | 0.57 | |
Total |
169 |
100.00 |
174 |
100.00 |