1866 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1866 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 25, 1866, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1866 West Virginia gubernatorial election

October 25, 1866

Nominee Arthur I. Boreman Benjamin H. Smith Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 23,802 17,158 Percentage 58.11% 41.89%

County results Boreman:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90% Smith:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      >90%

Governor before election Arthur I. Boreman Republican Elected Governor Arthur I. Boreman Republican

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1866

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Arthur I. Boreman (incumbent)	23,802	58.11
	Democratic	Benjamin H. Smith	17,158	41.89
Total votes			40,960	100
	Republican hold