1885 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1885 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1885, to elect the governor of Virginia.

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1885 Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1881 November 3, 1885 1889 â†’

Nominee Fitzhugh Lee John Sergeant Wise Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 152,547 136,508 Percentage 52.77% 47.22%

County results Lee:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Wise:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election William E. Cameron Readjuster Elected Governor Fitzhugh Lee Democratic

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