A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on December 9, 1808. The judge of the General Court of Virginia John Tyler Sr. defeated the speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Hugh Nelson.
The incumbent governor of Virginia William H. Cabell was ineligible for re-election due to term limits established by the Constitution of Virginia. The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session. Tyler was elected with a majority on the first ballot.
General election + 1808 Virginia gubernatorial election Candidate First ballot Count Percent John Tyler Sr. 113 57.95 Hugh Nelson 82 42.05
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