1873 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1873 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on May 27, 1873, to elect the governor of Virginia.

1873 Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1869 May 27, 1873 1877 →

Nominee James L. Kemper Robert William Hughes Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 119,672 93,413 Percentage 56.16% 43.84%

County results Kemper:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Hughes:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Gilbert Carlton Walker Democratic Elected Governor James L. Kemper Democratic

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1873^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	James L. Kemper	119,672	56.16%
	Republican	Robert William Hughes	93,413	43.84%
Total votes			213,085	100.00%
	Democratic hold