The 1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1916, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1916[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John J. Cornwell 143,324 49.55
Republican Ira E. Robinson 140,558 48.59
Socialist Matthew Samuel Holt 5,399 1.87
Total votes 289,281 100
Democratic gain from Republican

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