1880 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1880 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 12, 1880, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1880 West Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Jacob B. Jackson George Cookman Sturgiss N. B. French Party Democratic Republican Greenback Popular vote 60,991 44,855 13,027 Percentage 51.31% 37.73% 10.96%

County results Jackson:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90% Sturgiss:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election Henry M. Mathews Democratic Elected Governor Jacob B. Jackson Democratic

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1880

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Jacob B. Jackson	60,991	51.31
	Republican	George C. Sturgiss	44,855	37.73
	Greenback	N. B. French	13,027	10.96
Total votes			118,873	100
	Democratic hold