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1896 West Virginia gubernatorial election|
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Nominee
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George W. Atkinson
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Cornelius Clarkson Watts
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Party
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Republican
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Democratic
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Popular vote
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105,588
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93,558
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Percentage
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52.41%
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46.44
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Governor before election
William A. MacCorkle
Democratic
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Elected Governor
George W. Atkinson
Republican
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The 1896 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1896, to elect the governor of West Virginia.
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Categories:
- West Virginia gubernatorial elections
- 1896 West Virginia elections
- 1896 United States gubernatorial elections
- November 1896 events
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