Virginia gubernatorial election (Union), 1863

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1863 (Union)

December 2, 1863

Nominee Francis Harrison Pierpont Party Unionist Popular vote 3,755 Percentage 100

Governor before election Francis Harrison Pierpont Unionist Elected Governor Francis Harrison Pierpont Unionist

The 1863 Virginia Union gubernatorial election was held on December 2, 1863 to elect the Union governor of Virginia. At the time, the governorship of the state was disputed as a result of the American Civil War, and incumbent Unionist/Republican Francis Harrison Pierpont ran unopposed.

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1863 (Union)[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Unionist	Francis Harrison Pierpont	3,755	100
Total votes			3,755	100
	Unionist hold

References

1. "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Dec 02, 1863". Retrieved May 2, 2016.