1888 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1888 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1888, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1888
November 6, 1888
 
Nominee Aretas B. Fleming Nathan Goff Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 78,798 78,904
Percentage 49.21% 49.27%
Governor before election

Emanuel Willis Wilson
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Aretas B. Fleming
Democratic

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The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ruled that outgoing governor Emmanuel Willis Wilson would remain Governor; State Senate President Robert S. Carr had claimed authority until the Court reached its decision. In 1890, the Legislature agreed that Fleming had defeated Nathan Goff, Jr. As a result, Fleming did not assume the office until February 6, 1890.[1]

Results
West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1888[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Aretas B. Fleming 78,798 49.21
Republican Nathan Goff Jr. 78,904 49.27
Other Others 2,437 1.52
Total votes 160,139 100
Democratic hold

References
  1. "West Virginia Archives & History: Emanuel Willis Wilson". Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  2. "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 06, 1888". Retrieved May 31, 2016.


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