1866 West Virginia gubernatorial election
October 25, 1866
 
Nominee Arthur I. Boreman Benjamin H. Smith
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 23,802 17,158
Percentage 58.11% 41.89%

Governor before election

Arthur I. Boreman
Republican

Elected Governor

Arthur I. Boreman
Republican

The 1866 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 25, 1866, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1866[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Arthur I. Boreman (incumbent) 23,802 58.11
Democratic Benjamin H. Smith 17,158 41.89
Total votes 40,960 100
Republican hold

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Oct 25, 1866". Retrieved June 2, 2016.


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