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'Under the Constitution of 1851, the term of the governor began on the second Wednesday in lanuary following his election and was for four years. The first election under the Constitution of 1851 was held on the first Wednesday in November 1853 and the governor was elected from each of the three gubernatorial districts in rotation beginning with the Central District. 'Under the Constitution of 1864, the term of the governor began on the second Wednesday in January following his election and was for four years. The only election to be held under this Constitution was held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1864. The term of the incumbent governor was not affected by the adoption of this Constitution. '"Under the Constitution of 1867, the governor took office on the second Wednesday of January following his election. His term was for four years with the election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1867. The term of the incumbent governor was not affected by the adoption of the Constitution of 1867. "Because Governor Swann's term was not affected by the adoption of the Constitution of 1867, Governor Bowie served for three years only. Governor Whyte resigned on March 4, 1874. Governor Groome was elected and assumed office on the same day. Because of a |
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