Virginia 1796 Governor, Ballot 2

Office:
Governor (State)
Title:
Governor
Jurisdiction:
State
Label:
Virginia 1796 Governor, Ballot 2
Date:
1796
State:
Virginia
Type:
Legislative
Iteration:
Second Ballot
Office/Role:
Governor/Governor
Candidates:
James Wood, Thomas Madison, Beverly Randolph, William Clarke
Candidates: James Wood[1]Thomas MadisonBeverly RandolphWilliam Clarke
Affiliation:
Final Result: [2]1155621
Senate----
House of Delegates----

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"December 6. Mr. Patrick Henry, who was chosen Governor of this state on the 25th Ultimo, having since notified to the General Assembly his non-acceptance of the said office. They again proceeded on the 6th instant to the choice of the same officer, on which occasion the ballot stood as follows-...The two latter were not in nomination." The Republican Citizen, and Farmer and Planter's Chronicle (Fredericksburg, VA). December 14, 1796.

References:

The Republican Citizen, and Farmer and Planter's Chronicle (Fredericksburg, VA). December 14, 1796.
Palmer, William P. Calendar of Virginia State Papers and Other Manuscripts. Vol. VI. Richmond: R. U. Derr, 1884. 402.
Risjord, Norman K. Chesapeake Politics, 1781-1800. New York: Columbia University Press, 1978. 513.

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