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1870 West Virginia gubernatorial election
The 1870 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 27, 1870, to elect the governor of West Virginia.
The 1870 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 27, 1870, to elect the governor of West Virginia.
This was the last election of a governor to a 2-year term. Starting in 1872, West Virginia would elect its governor to a 4-year term.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 29,097 | 51.94 | |
| Republican | 26,924 | 48.06 | |
| 59,021 | 100 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican |
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