1980 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1980 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1980, to elect the governor of West Virginia. Incumbent Governor Jay Rockefeller defeated former Governor Arch Moore in a rematch of the 1972 contest. This election was the first time ever that a Democrat was re-elected Governor of West Virginia.

1980 West Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1976 November 4, 1980 1984 →
 
Nominee Jay Rockefeller Arch A. Moore Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 401,863 337,240
Percentage 54.15% 45.44%

County results
Rockefeller:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Moore:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

Jay Rockefeller
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jay Rockefeller
Democratic

Results

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Democratic primary

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West Virginia Democratic gubernatorial primary, 1980[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jay Rockefeller (incumbent) 250,550 78.05
Democratic H. John Rogers 70,452 21.95
Total votes 321,002 100

General election

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West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1980[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jay Rockefeller (incumbent) 401,863 54.15
Republican Arch A. Moore, Jr. 337,240 45.44
Libertarian Jack Kelley 3,047 0.41
Total votes 742,150 100
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - WV Governor - D Primary Race - Jun 03, 1980". Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 04, 1980". Retrieved May 8, 2016.