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In Jamestown, leaders were initially appointed by the Virginia Company, which established the colony. The first governor, Edward Wingfield, was chosen by the company's council and later, in 1619, the first representative assembly, known as the House of Burgesses, was formed. This assembly allowed landowners to elect representatives, marking a shift toward more democratic governance in the colony. However, the governor still held significant power, and the electoral process evolved over time as the colony developed.

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