1884 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1884 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 14, 1884, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1884 West Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee Emanuel Willis Wilson Edwin Maxwell Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 71,408 66,059 Percentage 51.95% 48.05%

County results Wilson:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Maxwell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election Jacob B. Jackson Democratic Elected Governor Emanuel Willis Wilson Democratic

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1884

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Emanuel Willis Wilson	71,408	51.95
	Republican	Edwin Maxwell	66,059	48.05
Total votes			137,467	100
	Democratic hold

Other sources give different vote totals.