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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.
Candidates
- Albertis S. Harrison, Jr., former Attorney General of Virginia (D), who defeated Allie Edward Stakes Stephens.
- H. Clyde Pearson, (R), former member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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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