1920 United States presidential election in West Virginia

The 1920 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States Presidential Election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1920 United States presidential election in West Virginia

November 2, 1920

Nominee Warren G. Harding James M. Cox Party Republican Democratic Home state Ohio Ohio Running mate Calvin Coolidge Franklin D. Roosevelt Electoral vote 8 0 Popular vote 282,007 220,789 Percentage 55.3% 43.3%

County Results Harding   40-50%   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90% Cox   50-60%   60-70%

President before election Woodrow Wilson Democratic Elected President Warren G. Harding Republican

West Virginia voted for the Republican nominee, Ohio Senator Warren G. Harding, over the Democratic nominee, Ohio Governor James M. Cox. Harding ran with Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge, while Cox ran with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York.

Harding won the Mountain State by a margin of 12%.

Results

1920 United States presidential election in West Virginia[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Republican	Warren G. Harding	282,007	55.30%	8
	Democratic	James M. Cox	220,789	43.30%	0
	Socialist	Eugene V. Debs	5,618	1.10%	0
	Prohibition	Aaron S. Watkins	1,528	0.30%	0
Totals			509,942	100.00%	8

References

1. "1920 Presidential General Election Results - West Virginia". Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved 2013-08-02.