West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1888
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The 1888 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1888, to elect the governor of West Virginia.
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ruled that outgoing governor Emmanuel Willis Wilson would remain Governor; State Senate President Robert S. Carr had claimed authority until the Court reached its decision. In 1890, the Legislature agreed that Fleming had defeated Nathan Goff, Jr. As a result, Fleming did not assume the office until February 6, 1890.[1]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Aretas B. Fleming | 78,798 | 49.21 | |
Republican | Nathan Goff Jr. | 78,904 | 49.27 | |
Other | Others | 2,437 | 1.52 | |
Total votes | 160,139 | 100 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- ↑ West Virginia Archives & History: Emanuel Willis Wilson
- ↑ "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 06, 1888". Retrieved May 31, 2016.
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