1877 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1877 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1877 to elect the governor of Virginia. The Republicans failed to nominate a candidate in this election, and as a result Democratic nominee and former Confederate congressman Frederick Holliday faced no opposition. This is the only gubernatorial election in Virginia history in which a candidate has run unopposed.

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1877
November 6, 1877
 
Nominee Frederick W. M. Holliday
Party Democratic
Popular vote 101,873
Percentage 95.93%
Governor before election

James L. Kemper
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Frederick Holliday
Democratic

Results
Virginia gubernatorial election, 1877[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frederick W. M. Holliday 101,873 95.93
Write-ins 4,327 4.07
Total votes 106,200 100
Democratic hold
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References
  1. "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Nov 06, 1877". Retrieved May 2, 2016.
Elections in Virginia


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