1928 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1928 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1928, to elect the governor of West Virginia. Until 2025, this was the last time a Republican succeeded another Republican as Governor of West Virginia

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1928 West Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1924 November 6, 1928 1932 â†’

Nominee William G. Conley J. Alfred Taylor Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 345,729 296,637 Percentage 53.73% 46.10%

County results Conley:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Taylor:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Howard Mason Gore Republican Elected Governor William G. Conley Republican

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