1961 Virginia gubernatorial election
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1961 Virginia gubernatorial election| Nominee | Albertis Harrison | H. Clyde Pearson |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 251,861 | 142,567 |
| Percentage | 63.9% | 36.1% |
County and independent city results
Harrison: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Pearson: 50–60% 60–70%
Harrison: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Pearson: 50–60% 60–70%
In the 1961 Virginia gubernatorial election, incumbent Governor J. Lindsay Almond, a Democrat, was unable to seek re-election due to term limits. H. Clyde Pearson was nominated by the Republican Party to run against former Democratic Attorney General of Virginia Albertis Harrison. As of 2024, this is the last time the party who won the White House-but lost Virginia in the previous election, was elected governor
Democratic nomination
[edit ]Candidates
[edit ]- Albertis S. Harrison Jr., former Attorney General of Virginia
- Allie Edward Stakes Stephens, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and former State Senator from Isle of Wight County
General election
[edit ]Candidates
[edit ]- Albertis S. Harrison Jr., former Attorney General of Virginia (Democratic)
- H. Clyde Pearson, former State Delegate from Lee County (Republican)
Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Albertis S. Harrison, Jr. | 251,861 | 63.85% | +0.69% | |
| Republican | H. Clyde Pearson | 142,567 | 36.15% | −0.29% | |
| Majority | 109,294 | 27.71% | +0.99% | ||
| Turnout | 394,428 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
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