1877 Virginia gubernatorial election

1877 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Frederick W. M. Holliday
Party Democratic
Popular vote 101,873
Percentage 95.93%

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County results
Holliday:      50-60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

James L. Kemper
Democratic

Elected Governor

Frederick Holliday
Democratic

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.

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

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Nov 06, 1877". Retrieved May 2, 2016.