1859 Virginia gubernatorial election

1859 Virginia gubernatorial election
May 26, 1859
 
Nominee John Letcher William L. Goggin
Party Democratic Opposition
Popular vote 77,216 71,592
Percentage 51.89% 48.11%
County results
Letcher:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90-100%
Goggin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
No Data/Vote:      
Governor before election

Henry A. Wise
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John Letcher
Democratic

The 1859 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on May 26, 1859, to elect the governor of Virginia.

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