Virginia 1788 Governor
- Office:
- Governor (State)
- Title:
- Governor
- Jurisdiction:
- State
- Label:
- Virginia 1788 Governor
- Date:
- 1788
- State:
- Virginia
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Governor/Governor
- Candidates:
- Beverly Randolph, Benjamin Harrison
| Candidates: | Beverly Randolph[1] | Benjamin Harrison |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | ||
| Final Result: [2] | - | - |
| Senate | - | - |
| House of Delegates | - | - |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]Extract of a letter from Alex White to James Madison: "We yesterday balloted for a Governor, Candidates Ben. Harrison and Beverly Randolph - the latter was elected by a Majority of 4." The Papers of James Madison, 380.
References:
Mattern, David B., J. C. A. Stagg, Jeanne K. Cross and Susan Holbrook Perdue, ed. The Papers of James Madison, Congressional Series. Vol. 11. Charlottesville, VA: University of Virginia Press, 1977. 380.
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