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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 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Oct 27, 1870". Retrieved June 3, 2016.
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Categories
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Annuals36
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Bulbs, Corms & Tubers41
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Ferns27
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Fruits3
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Garden Plants23
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Grasses26
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Herb17
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Insects1
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Mammals1
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Midwest Native Plants0
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Northeast Native Plants112
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Perennials123
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Rose1
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Shrubs47
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Trees112
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Tropical Plants53
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Upland Birds5
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Vines18
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Viola Tricolor1
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Water Gardening & Plants9
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Waterfowl0
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Wetland Birds0
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Wetland Plants4
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Wildbirds172
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Wildflowers1
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Woodland Plants29
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