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Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Virginia
1859 Virginia gubernatorial election|
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Nominee
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John Letcher
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William L. Goggin
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Party
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Democratic
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Opposition
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Alliance
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-
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Republican
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Popular vote
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77,216
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71,592
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Percentage
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51.89%
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48.11%
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Governor before election
Henry A. Wise
Democratic
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Elected Governor
John Letcher
Democratic
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The 1859 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on May 26, 1859 to elect the governor of Virginia.
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