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The 1870 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 27, 1870, to elect the governor of West Virginia.
This was the last election of a governor to a 2-year term. Starting in 1872, West Virginia would elect its governor to a 4-year term.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John J. Jacob | 29,097 | 51.94 | |
| Republican | William E. Stevenson | 26,924 | 48.06 | |
| Total votes | 59,021 | 100 | ||
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References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Oct 27, 1870". Retrieved June 3, 2016.
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