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A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on December 9, 1808.[4] The judge of the General Court of Virginia John Tyler Sr. defeated the speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Hugh Nelson.[1]
The incumbent governor of Virginia William H. Cabell was ineligible for re-election due to term limits established by the Constitution of Virginia. The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session.[3] Tyler was elected with a majority on the first ballot.[1]
General election
| Candidate | First ballot | |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | |
| John Tyler Sr. | 113 | 57.95 |
| Hugh Nelson | 82 | 42.05 |
Total |
195 |
100.00 |
Notes
- 1 2 3 4 Lampi 2012.
- ↑ Kallenbach & Kallenbach 1977, p. 613.
- 1 2 Sobel & Raimo 1978, p. 1629.
- ↑ "Legislature of Virginia". Enquirer. December 10, 1808.
Bibliography
- Kallenbach, Joseph E.; Kallenbach, Jessamine S. (1977). American State Governors, 1776–1976. Vol. 1. Dobbs Ferry, NY: Oceana Publications.
- Lampi, Philip J. (2012). "Virginia 1808 Governor". A New Nation Votes. American Antiquarian Society. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- Sobel, Robert; Raimo, John (1978). Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1789–1978. Vol. 4. Westport, CT: Meckler Books.