1837 Virginia gubernatorial election
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The 1837 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 1 March 1837 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Democratic nominee and former Virginia State Senator David Campbell won the election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 1 March 1837, Democratic nominee David Campbell easily won the election as he ran unopposed. Campbell was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Virginia on 31 March 1837.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Campbell | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Whig | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ Summers, p. 766
- ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 10, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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