1888 West Virginia gubernatorial election
The 1888 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1888, to elect the governor of West Virginia.
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The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ruled that outgoing governor Emmanuel Willis Wilson would remain governor; State Senate President Robert S. Carr had claimed authority until the Court reached its decision. In 1890, the Legislature agreed that Fleming had defeated Nathan Goff, Jr. As a result, Fleming did not assume the office until February 6, 1890.
This election was also the first time in West Virginia's history that an African-American ran for governor, with William H. Davis running under the Colored Independent Party.
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