1961 Virginia gubernatorial election

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.

1961 Virginia gubernatorial election

November 7, 1961

Nominee Albertis Harrison H. Clyde Pearson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 251,861 142,567 Percentage 63.85% 36.15%

County and independent city results Harrison:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Pearson:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election J. Lindsay Almond Democratic Elected Governor Albertis Harrison Democratic

Candidates

• Albertis S. Harrison, Jr., former Attorney General of Virginia (D)
• H. Clyde Pearson, (R), former member of the Virginia House of Delegates

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1961[1]

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

1. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=239639