1873 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1873 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on May 27, 1873 to elect the governor of Virginia.

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1873
May 27, 1873
 
Nominee James L. Kemper Robert William Hughes
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 119,672 93,413
Percentage 56.16% 43.84%
Governor before election

Gilbert Carlton Walker
Democratic

 Elected Governor

James L. Kemper
Democratic

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Results
Virginia gubernatorial election, 1873[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James L. Kemper 119,672 56.16%
Republican Robert William Hughes 93,413 43.84%
Total votes 213,085 100.00%
Democratic hold

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - May 27, 1873". Retrieved May 2, 2016.


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