1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1916 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1916, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election

November 7, 1916

Nominee John J. Cornwell Ira E. Robinson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 143,324 140,558 Percentage 49.55% 48.59%

County results Cornwell:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Robinson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Henry D. Hatfield Republican Elected Governor John J. Cornwell Democratic

Results

1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John J. Cornwell	143,324	49.55
	Republican	Ira E. Robinson	140,558	48.59
	Socialist	Matthew Samuel Holt	5,399	1.87
Total votes			289,281	100
	Democratic gain from Republican