1912 West Virginia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1912 West Virginia gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Country:West Virginia
Flag Year:1907
Previous Election:1908 West Virginia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1908
Next Election:1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1916
Ongoing:no
Election Date:November 5, 1912
Nominee1:Henry D. Hatfield
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:128,062
Percentage1:47.74%
Nominee2:William R. Thompson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:119,292
Percentage2:44.47%
Nominee3:Walter B. Hilton
Party3:Socialist Party of America
Popular Vote3:15,048
Percentage3:5.61%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:William E. Glasscock
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Henry D. Hatfield
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1912 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1912, to elect the governor of West Virginia.