1889 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1889 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1889 to elect the governor of Virginia.

1889 Virginia gubernatorial election

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NomineePhilip W. McKinneyWilliam Mahone
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote163,180121,240
Percentage57.19%42.49%

Governor before election

Fitzhugh Lee
Democratic

Elected Governor

Philip W. McKinney
Democratic

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1889[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticPhilip W. McKinney 163,180 57.19%
RepublicanWilliam Mahone121,24042.49%
ProhibitionThomas E. Taylor8970.31%
Total votes285,317 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Nov 05, 1889". Retrieved May 2, 2016.