1798 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1798 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1798 in order to elect the Governor of Virginia. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Virginia James Wood won re-election in the Virginia General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

General election
On election day, 30 November 1798, Federalist nominee James Wood easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Wood was sworn in for his third term on 1 December 1798.