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1831 Virginia gubernatorial election

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1831 Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1830 12 February 1831 1834 →
 
Nominee John Floyd
Party Democratic
Popular vote 153
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John Floyd
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Floyd
Democratic

The 1831 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 12 February 1831 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Virginia John Floyd won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

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On election day, 12 February 1831, Democratic nominee John Floyd easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Floyd was sworn in for his second term on 4 March 1831.[2]

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1831
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Floyd (incumbent) 153 100.00
Total votes 153 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "FLOYD, John". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "VA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. January 10, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2023.