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

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

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1873

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