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Agubernatorial election was held inVirginia on December 4, 1817. The incumbentgovernor of VirginiaJames Patton Preston was re-elected without opposition.[1]
The election was conducted by theVirginia General Assembly in joint session.[3] Preston was elected with a majority on the first ballot.[1]
| Candidate | First ballot | |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | |
| James Patton Preston | ** | |
Total | ** | 100.00 |