1892 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1892 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1892, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1892 West Virginia gubernatorial election
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NomineeWilliam A. MacCorkleThomas E. Davis
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote84,58580,658
Percentage49.37%47.08%

Governor before election

Aretas B. Fleming
Democratic

Elected Governor

William A. MacCorkle
Democratic

Results

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West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1892[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticWilliam A. MacCorkle 84,585 49.37
RepublicanThomas E. Davis80,65847.08
PopulistJames Bassell4,0372.36
ProhibitionFrank Burt2,0391.19
OtherOthers50.00
Total votes171,324 100
Democratic hold

References

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