1932 West Virginia gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1932 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1932 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1932, to elect the governor of West Virginia. J. Alfred Taylor unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination.

1932 West Virginia gubernatorial election

November 8, 1932

Nominee Herman G. Kump Thomas Chasteene Townsend Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 402,316 342,660 Percentage 53.77% 45.80%

County results Kump:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Townsend:      40–50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election William G. Conley Republican Elected Governor Herman G. Kump Democratic

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1932

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Herman G. Kump	402,316	53.77
	Republican	T. C. Townsend	342,660	45.80
	Socialist	J. H. Snider	2,788	0.37
	Communist	Miles Stone	452	0.06
Total votes			748,216	100
	Democratic gain from Republican