1889 Virginia gubernatorial election
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The 1889 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1889, to elect the governor of Virginia.
General election
Candidates
- William Mahone, former U.S. Senator (Republican)
- Philip W. McKinney, Commonwealth Attorney for Prince Edward County (Democratic)
- Thomas E. Taylor (Prohibition)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Philip W. McKinney | 163,180 | 57.19% | |
| Republican | William Mahone | 121,240 | 42.49% | |
| Prohibition | Thomas E. Taylor | 897 | 0.31% | |
| Total votes | 285,317 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Nov 05, 1889". Retrieved May 2, 2016.
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