George Truitt
Almanac
Elections were held October 1 and members of the General Assembly took office on October 20 or the following weekday. State assemblymen had a one-year term.

George Truitt

Section Title: Almanac
Table Section Text: Elections were held October 1 and members of the General Assembly took office on October 20 or the following weekday. State assemblymen had a one-year term.

Election results

Year	Office	Subject	Party	Votes	%	Opponent	Party	Votes	%

1807	Governor	George Truitt	Federalist	3,309	52%	Joseph Haslet	Democratic-Republican	3,062	48%

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In 1807, George Truitt was elected Governor, defeating Joseph Haslet the Democratic-Republican Party candidate.

final_sentence: In 1807, George Truitt was elected Governor, defeating Joseph Haslet the Democratic-Republican Party candidate.