1992 United States presidential election in West Virginia

The 1992 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 3, 1992, as part of the 1992 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1992 United States presidential election in West Virginia

November 3, 1992

Nominee Bill Clinton George H. W. Bush Ross Perot Party Democratic Republican Independent Home state Arkansas Texas Texas Running mate Al Gore Dan Quayle James Stockdale Electoral vote 5 0 0 Popular vote 331,001 241,974 108,829 Percentage 48.41% 35.39% 15.92%

County Results Clinton   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80% Bush   30–40%   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%

President before election George H. W. Bush Republican Elected President Bill Clinton Democratic

Elections in West Virginia
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West Virginia was won by Governor Bill Clinton (D-Arkansas) with 48.41% of the popular vote over incumbent President George H. W. Bush (R-Texas) with 35.39%. Businessman Ross Perot (I-Texas) finished in third, with 15.92% of the popular vote.[1] Clinton ultimately won the national vote, defeating incumbent President Bush.[2]

As of the 2016 presidential election, this is the last election in which Wirt County voted for the Democratic candidate.