1851 Virginia gubernatorial election
The 1851 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on December 8, 1851 to elect the governor of Virginia. It was the first gubernatorial election in Virginia in which the governor was elected by direct popular vote, instead of being selected by the state legislature. The change was brought about by the adoption of the Virginia Constitution of 1851.
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1851 Virginia gubernatorial election
The 1851 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on December 8, 1851 to elect the governor of Virginia. It was the first gubernatorial election in Virginia in which the governor was elected by direct popular vote, instead of being selected by the state legislature. The change was brought about by the adoption of the Virginia Constitution of 1851.
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The 1851 Virginia gubernatoria ...... Virginia Constitution of 1851.
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1851-12-08
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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1851
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Democratic Party
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Democratic Party
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Virginia
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1851-12-08
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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1851
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County results
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Joseph Johnson
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Democratic Party
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Whig Party
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popular vote
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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1848
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Governor
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presidential
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The 1851 Virginia gubernatoria ...... Virginia Constitution of 1851.
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1851 Virginia gubernatorial election
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