1859 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1859
← 1855 May 26, 1859 1863 (Confederate) →
 
Nominee John Letcher William L. Goggin
Party Democratic Opposition
Popular vote 77,216 71,592
Percentage 51.89% 48.11%

Governor before election

Henry A. Wise
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Letcher
Democratic

The 1859 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on May 26, 1859 to elect the governor of Virginia.

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1859[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Letcher 77,216 51.89%
Opposition William L. Goggin 71,592 48.11%
Total votes 148,808 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - May 26, 1859". Retrieved May 3, 2016.