1877 Virginia gubernatorial election

1877 Virginia gubernatorial election

November 6, 1877

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

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

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