1868 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1868 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 22, 1868, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1868 West Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee William E. Stevenson Johnson N. Camden Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 26,935 22,358 Percentage 54.64% 45.36%

County results Stevenson:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      >90% Camden:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%

Governor before election Arthur I. Boreman Republican Elected Governor William E. Stevenson Republican

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1868

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	William E. Stevenson	26,935	54.64
	Democratic	Johnson N. Camden	22,358	45.36
Total votes			49,293	100
	Republican hold