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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]
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
| Candidate | First ballot | |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | |
| Patrick Henry (incumbent) | ** | |
Total |
** |
100.00 |
Notes
- 1 2 3 State of Virginia 1828, p. 56.
Bibliography
- State of Virginia (1828). Journal of the House of Delegates [...]. Richmond.