1988 West Virginia State Treasurer election
November 8, 1988
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The 1988 West Virginia State Treasurer election took place on November 8, 1988, to elect the West Virginia State Treasurer.
Incumbent Democratic State Treasurer A. James Manchin won re-election to a second term unopposed, as the Republicans did not field a candidate.
However, just eight months later, Manchin would resign in July 1989 amid a controversy over bad investments before he could face an impeachment trial.[1][2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- A. James Manchin, incumbent state treasurer.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | A. James Manchin (incumbent) | 278,713 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 278,713 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | A. James Manchin (incumbent) | 449,164 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 449,164 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Treasurer of West Virginia Retires Over Fund's Losses (Published 1989)". July 10, 1989. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "W.VA. STATE TREASURER IMPEACHED". The Washington Post. March 30, 1989. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "West Virginia Blue Book - 1989 - Page 707" (PDF). West Virginia Legislature.
- ^ "West Virginia Blue Book - 1989 - Page 750" (PDF). West Virginia Legislature.