1866 West Virginia gubernatorial election

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

1866 West Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1864 October 25, 1866 1868 →

Nominee Arthur I. Boreman Benjamin H. Smith Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 23,802 17,158 Percentage 58.11% 41.89%

County results Boreman:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90% Smith:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      >90%

Governor before election Arthur I. Boreman Republican Elected Governor Arthur I. Boreman Republican

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.