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A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on December 6, 1823.[4] The incumbent governor of Virginia James Pleasants was re-elected unanimously.[1]
The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session.[3] Pleasants was elected unanimously on the first ballot.[1]
General election
| Candidate | First ballot | |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | |
| James Pleasants | ** | 100.00 |
Total |
** |
100.00 |
Notes
- 1 2 3 4 Lampi 2012.
- ↑ Kallenbach & Kallenbach 1977, p. 613.
- 1 2 Sobel & Raimo 1978, p. 1633.
- ↑ Virginia 1823, p. 29.
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 1823 Governor". A New Nation Votes. American Antiquarian Society. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- Sobel, Robert; Raimo, John (1978). Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1789–1978. Vol. 4. Westport, CT: Meckler Books.
- Virginia (1823). Journal of the House of Delegates [...]. Richmond.