H. Clyde Pearson

Henry Clyde Pearson was an American lawyer and politician from Virginia. He served in both the Virginia [House of Delegates|House of Delegates] and the Senate. In 1961 Virginia [gubernatorial election|1961], he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia.

Early life

He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He attended Union College in Barboursville, Kentucky. He became after in Republican politics after graduating from the University of Richmond and establishing his law firm in Jonesville. He was a supporter of Eisenhower in 1952 [United States presidential election|1952], and supported the candidacy of William C. Wampler.

Political career

When he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, he was just one of five Republicans in the legislature at the time. In 1961, he was the Republican candidate for governor, where he lost to Albertis Harrison. The Republican ticket consisted of Pearson for governor, Hazel K. Barger for lieutenant governor, and Leon Owens for attorney general.