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1917 Virginia gubernatorial election

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1917 Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1913 November 6, 1917 1921 →
 
Nominee Westmoreland Davis T. J. Muncy
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 64,266 24,957
Percentage 71.5% 27.8%

County and independent city results
Davis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Muncy:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Henry Carter Stuart
Democratic

Elected Governor

Westmoreland Davis
Democratic

The 1917 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1917 to elect the governor of Virginia.

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1917[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Westmoreland Davis 64,266 71.47%
Republican T. J. Muncy 24,957 27.77%
Socialist Frank Smith 680 0.76%
Total votes 89,903 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Nov 06, 1917". Retrieved April 26, 2016.