1980 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1980 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1980, to elect the governor of West Virginia. Incumbent Governor Jay Rockefeller defeated former Governor Arch Moore in a rematch of the 1972 contest. This election was the first time ever that a Democrat was re-elected Governor of West Virginia.

1980 West Virginia gubernatorial election

November 4, 1980
 
Nominee Jay Rockefeller Arch A. Moore Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 401,863 337,240
Percentage 54.15% 45.44%

County results
Rockefeller:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Moore:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

Jay Rockefeller
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jay Rockefeller
Democratic

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