1912 West Virginia gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1912 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1912 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1912, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1912 West Virginia gubernatorial election

November 5, 1912

Nominee Henry D. Hatfield William R. Thompson Walter B. Hilton Party Republican Democratic Socialist Popular vote 128,062 119,292 15,048 Percentage 47.74% 44.47% 5.61%

County results Hatfield:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Thompson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election William E. Glasscock Republican Elected Governor Henry D. Hatfield Republican

Results

1912 West Virginia gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Henry D. Hatfield	128,062	47.74
	Democratic	William R. Thompson	119,292	44.47
	Socialist	Walter B. Hilton	15,048	5.61
	Prohibition	Goodloe Jackson	5,870	2.19
Total votes			268,272	100
	Republican hold