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
← 1866 October 22, 1868 1870 →
 
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

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West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1868[1]
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

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Oct 22, 1868". Retrieved June 2, 2016.