1808 Virginia gubernatorial election

1808 Virginia gubernatorial election
December 9, 1808
 
Nominee John Tyler Sr. Hugh Nelson
1st ballot 113 82
Governor before election

William H. Cabell
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Tyler Sr.
Democratic-Republican

A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on December 9, 1808. The judge of the General Court of Virginia John Tyler Sr. defeated the speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Hugh Nelson.

The incumbent governor of Virginia William H. Cabell was ineligible for re-election due to term limits established by the Constitution of Virginia. The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session. Tyler was elected with a majority on the first ballot.


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