1876 West Virginia gubernatorial election
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The 1876 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on October 10, 1876, to elect the governor of West Virginia.
October 10, 1876
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County results Mathews: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% Goff: 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry M. Mathews | 56,206 | 56.20 | |
| Republican | Nathan Goff Jr. | 43,477 | 43.47 | |
| Greenback | J. M. Laidley | 332 | 0.33 | |
| Total votes | 100,015 | 100 | ||
| Democratic gain from People's Independent | ||||