1797 Virginia gubernatorial election
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A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on November 30, 1797. The Democratic-Republican incumbent governor James Wood defeated the Democratic-Republican U.S. representative from Virginia's 12th congressional district John Page.[1]
The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session.[2] Wood was elected with a majority on the first ballot.[3]
General election
| Party | Candidate | First ballot | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | |||
| Democratic-Republican | James Wood | 116 | 75.32 | |
| Democratic-Republican | John Page | 38 | 24.68 | |
Total | 154 | 100.00 | ||
Notes
- ^ Lampi 2012; Sobel & Raimo 1978, pp. 1625, 1627.
- ^ Sobel & Raimo 1978, p. 1625.
- ^ a b Lampi 2012.
Bibliography
- Lampi, Philip J. (2012). "Virginia 1797 Governor". A New Nation Votes. American Antiquarian Society. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- Sobel, Robert; Raimo, John (1978). Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States 1789–1978. Vol. 4. Westport, CT: Meckler Books.