Virginia 1816 Governor
- Office:
- Governor (State)
- Title:
- Governor
- Jurisdiction:
- State
- Label:
- Virginia 1816 Governor
- Date:
- 1816
- State:
- Virginia
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Governor/Governor
- Candidates:
- James P. Preston, William J. Lewis, Linah Mimms, scattering
Candidates: | James P. Preston[1] | William J. Lewis | Linah Mimms | scattering |
---|---|---|---|---|
Affiliation: | ||||
Final Result: [2] | 104 | 83 | 9 | 1 |
Senate | - | - | - | - |
House of Delegates | - | - | - | - |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]"The house then proceeded by a joint ballot with the senate, to elect a governor or chief magistrate of this commonwealth, for one year from the 11th inst. On counting the ballots, Mr. Banks reported that the votes stood thus: For James P. Preston, of Montgomery Co. 104, William J. Lewis of Campbell Co. 83, Linah Mimms 9, and Scattering 1 [for a total 197]. So that Col. Preston had a majority of votes, and was accordingly duly elected." The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). December 13, 1816.
References:
Virginia Patriot, and Richmond Daily Mercantile Advertiser (Richmond, VA). December 11, 1816.
The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). December 13, 1816.
American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). December 14, 1816.
National Advocate (New York, NY). December 16, 1816.
The Alexandria Herald (Alexandria, VA). December 18, 1816.
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