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 McKinley   40-50%   50-60%   60-70%   70-80% Bryan   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%

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

1. Dave Leip’s U.S. Election Atlas; Presidential General Election Results – West Virginia

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