West_Virginia_gubernatorial_election,_1888

1888 West Virginia gubernatorial election

1888 West Virginia gubernatorial election

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The 1888 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1888, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

For related races, see 1888 United States gubernatorial elections.

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The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ruled that outgoing governor Emmanuel Willis Wilson would remain governor; State Senate President Robert S. Carr had claimed authority until the Court reached its decision. In 1890, the Legislature agreed that Fleming had defeated Nathan Goff, Jr. As a result, Fleming did not assume the office until February 6, 1890.[1]

This election was also the first time in West Virginia's history that an African-American ran for governor, with William H. Davis running under the Colored Independent Party.

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  1. [1]
    "West Virginia Archives & History: Emanuel Willis Wilson". Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  2. [2]
    "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 06, 1888". Retrieved May 31, 2016.


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