The 1888 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1888, to elect the governor of West Virginia.
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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]
This election was also the first time in West Virginia's history that an African-American ran for governor, with William H. Davis running under the Colored Independent Party.
Results
edit| 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
edit- ^ "West Virginia Archives & History: Emanuel Willis Wilson". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 06, 1888". Retrieved May 31, 2016.
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