Virginia 1802 Governor

Office:
Governor (State)
Title:
Governor
Jurisdiction:
State
Label:
Virginia 1802 Governor
Date:
1802
State:
Virginia
Type:
Legislative
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
Governor/Governor
Candidates:
John Page, Abraham B. Venable
Candidates: John Page[1]Abraham B. Venable
Affiliation:
Final Result: [2][3]--
Senate--
House of Delegates--

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"Col. John Page, of Rosewell, was on the same day, elected Governor of this Commonwealth. There was no opposition. A few votes, however, were given to Mr. Venable." The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). December 15, 1802.
[3]"Col. John Page, of Rosewell, an able and tried patriot,has been chosen governor of Virginia, without opposition."

References:

The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). December 15, 1802.
Frederick-Town Herald (Fredericktown, MD). December 25, 1802.
The Bee (Hudson, NY). December 28, 1802.
American Mercury (Hartford, CT). December 30, 1802.
The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). January 8, 1803.

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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).

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