1873 Virginia gubernatorial election

1873 Virginia gubernatorial election
May 27, 1873
 
Nominee James L. Kemper Robert William Hughes
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 119,672 93,413
Percentage 56.16% 43.84%
County results
Kemper:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Hughes:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

Gilbert Carlton Walker
Democratic

 Elected Governor

James L. Kemper
Democratic

The 1873 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on May 27, 1873, to elect the governor of Virginia.

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1873[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James L. Kemper 119,672 56.16%
Republican Robert William Hughes 93,413 43.84%
Total votes 213,085 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

  1. ↑ "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - May 27, 1873". Retrieved May 2, 2016.


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