1972 West Virginia gubernatorial election
The 1972 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1972, to elect the governor of West Virginia. Incumbent governor Arch A. Moore, Jr. successfully ran for reelection to a second term.
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Both the primaries and general election were held in the aftermath of the Buffalo Creek flood and a movement to abolish strip mining in the state. Democratic nominee Jay Rockefeller campaigned on a proposal to abolish strip mining entirely if elected.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lee Mountcastle Kenna, Kanawha County Assessor[1] and founder of the Sunrise Museum
- Bobbie Edward Myers, Huntington businessman[1]
- Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia Secretary of State and member of the Rockefeller family
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jay Rockefeller | 262,613 | 72.20% | |
| Democratic | Lee M. Kenna | 63,514 | 17.46% | |
| Democratic | Bobbie Edward Myers | 37,616 | 10.34% | |
| Total votes | 363,743 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Arch A. Moore, Jr. | 423,817 | 54.74 | |
| Democratic | Jay Rockefeller | 350,462 | 45.26 | |
| Total votes | 774,279 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- Franklin, Ben A. (11 May 1972). "THE 1972 CAMPAIGN". Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- "Our Campaigns - WV Governor - D Primary Race - May 09, 1972". Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 07, 1972". Retrieved May 9, 2016.
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