1818 Virginia gubernatorial election

30 November 1818
 
Nominee James Patton Preston
Party Democratic-Republican

Governor before election

James Patton Preston
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

James Patton Preston
Democratic-Republican

The 1818 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1818 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor of Virginia James Patton Preston won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 30 November 1818, Democratic-Republican nominee James Patton Preston easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Preston was sworn in for his third term on 1 December 1818.[2]

References

  1. "Gov. James Patton Preston". nga.org. January 13, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  2. Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786414390.
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