1920 West Virginia gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1920 West Virginia gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Country:West Virginia
Flag Year:1907
Previous Election:1916 West Virginia gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1916
Next Election:1924 West Virginia gubernatorial election
Next Year:1924
Ongoing:no
Election Date:November 2, 1920
Nominee1:Ephraim F. Morgan
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:242,237
Percentage1:47.32%
Nominee2:Arthur B. Koontz
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:185,662
Percentage2:36.27%
Nominee3:Samuel B. Montgomery
Color3:CCCC66
Party3:Nonpartisan League[1]
Popular Vote3:81,330
Percentage3:15.89%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:John J. Cornwell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Ephraim F. Morgan
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1920 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920, to elect the governor of West Virginia. Adam Brown Littlepage unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USGW archives - West Virginia Legislative Handbook and Manual and Official Register, 1922. May 30, 2016.