1932 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1932 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1932, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1932 West Virginia gubernatorial election
November 8, 1932
 
Nominee Herman G. Kump Thomas Chasteene Townsend
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 402,316 342,660
Percentage 53.77% 45.80%
Governor before election

William G. Conley
Republican

 Elected Governor

Herman G. Kump
Democratic

Elections in West Virginia

Results
West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1932[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Herman G. Kump 402,316 53.77
Republican T. C. Townsend 342,660 45.80
Socialist J. H. Snider 2,788 0.37
Communist Miles Stone 452 0.06
Total votes 748,216 100
Democratic gain from Republican
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References
  1. "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 08, 1932". Retrieved May 24, 2016.
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