1873 Virginia gubernatorial election

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

1873 Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1869 May 27, 1873 1877 →
 
Nominee James L. Kemper Robert William Hughes
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 119,672 93,413
Percentage 56.16% 43.84%

Governor before election

Gilbert Carlton Walker
Democratic

Elected Governor

James L. Kemper
Democratic

Results edit

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 edit

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