1870 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1870 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 27, 1870, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1870 West Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee John J. Jacob William E. Stevenson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 29,097 26,924 Percentage 51.94% 48.06%

County results Jacob:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Stevenson:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election William E. Stevenson Republican Elected Governor John J. Jacob Democratic

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.

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1870

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John J. Jacob	29,097	51.94
	Republican	William E. Stevenson	26,924	48.06
Total votes			59,021	100
	Democratic gain from Republican