1896 United States presidential election in West Virginia

The 1896 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 3, 1896. All contemporary 45 states were part of the 1896 United States presidential election. West Virginia voters chose six electors to the Electoral College, which selected the president and vice president.

1896 United States presidential election in West Virginia

November 3, 1896
 
Nominee William McKinley William J. Bryan
Party Republican Democratic
Home state Ohio Nebraska
Running mate Garret Hobart Arthur Sewall
Electoral vote 6 0
Popular vote 105,379 94,480
Percentage 52.23% 46.83%

County Results

President before election

Grover Cleveland
Democratic

Elected President

William McKinley
Republican

West Virginia was won by the Republican nominees, former Ohio Governor William McKinley and his running mate Garret Hobart of New Jersey.

Results

1896 United States presidential election in West Virginia[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Republican William McKinley 105,379 52.23% 6
Democratic William Jennings Bryan 94,480 46.83% 0
Prohibition Joshua Levering 1,220 0.60% 0
National Democratic John M. Palmer 678 0.34% 0
Totals 201,757 100.00% 6
Voter turnout

References

Notes

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