1897 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1897 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1897 to elect the governor of Virginia.

1897 Virginia gubernatorial election

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Nominee James Hoge Tyler Patrick H. McCaull
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 110,253 56,739
Percentage 64.59% 33.24%

Governor before election

Charles T. O'Ferrall
Democratic

Elected Governor

James Hoge Tyler
Democratic

Results edit

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1897[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Hoge Tyler 110,253 64.59%
Republican Patrick H. McCaull 56,739 33.24%
Prohibition L. A. Cutler 2,743 1.61%
Socialist Labor J. J. Quantz 528 0.31%
Independent James S. Cowden 414 0.24%
Write-ins 13 0.01%
Total votes 170,690 100.00%
Democratic hold

References edit

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Nov 02, 1897". Retrieved May 1, 2016.