1859 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1859 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on May 26, 1859 to elect the governor of Virginia.

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1859

May 26, 1859

Nominee John Letcher William L. Goggin Party Democratic Opposition Popular vote 77,216 71,592 Percentage 51.89% 48.11%

Governor before election Henry A. Wise Democratic Elected Governor John Letcher Democratic

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1859[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Letcher	77,216	51.89%
	Opposition	William L. Goggin	71,592	48.11%
Total votes			148,808	100.00%
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - May 26, 1859". Retrieved May 3, 2016.