1821 Virginia gubernatorial election
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A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on December 8, 1821.[4] The incumbent governor of Virginia Thomas Mann Randolph Jr. defeated the U.S. representative from Virginia's 13th congressional district Burwell Bassett.[1]
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December 8, 1821
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The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session.[5] Randolph was elected with a majority on the first ballot.[1]
General election
| Candidate | First ballot | |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | |
| Thomas Mann Randolph Jr. | 146 | 77.25 |
| Burwell Bassett | 39 | 20.64 |
| Others | 4 | 2.12 |
Total |
189 |
100.00 |