1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1916, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election

November 7, 1916
 
Nominee John J. Cornwell Ira E. Robinson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 143,324 140,558
Percentage 49.55% 48.59%

Governor before election

Henry D. Hatfield
Republican

Elected Governor

John J. Cornwell
Democratic

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1916[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John J. Cornwell 143,324 49.55
Republican Ira E. Robinson 140,558 48.59
Socialist Matthew Samuel Holt 5,399 1.87
Total votes 289,281 100
Democratic gain from Republican

References


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