1990 West Virginia State Treasurer special election
November 6, 1990
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The 1990 West Virginia State Treasurer special election took place on November 6, 1990, to elect the West Virginia State Treasurer.
The election was held to complete the unexpired term of A. James Manchin, who resigned on July 9, 1989 amid a controversy over bad investments. That same day, Democratic governor Gaston Caperton appointed Democratic State Senator of the 2nd district Thomas E. Loehr to fill the vacancy. Loehr chose not to contest the election.
Democratic nominee and former State Treasurer Larrie Bailey won the election, beating Republican nominee and certified public accountant Elvin F. Martin, 62.1% to 37.9%
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Larrie Bailey, former state treasurer (1977–1985)[1]
Eliminated in primary
- Dee Kessel Caperton, ex-wife of governor Gaston Caperton and former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates[2]
- Marie Prezioso, investment banker
- Eugene A. Knotts, Wood County assessor
Declined
- Thomas E. Loehr, incumbent state treasurer[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larrie Bailey | 90,086 | 38.96% | |
| Democratic | Dee Kessel Caperton | 75,330 | 32.57% | |
| Democratic | Marie Prezioso | 38,471 | 16.64% | |
| Democratic | Eugene A. Knotts | 27,366 | 11.83% | |
| Total votes | 231,253 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Elvin F. Martin, certified public accountant
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elvin F. Martin | 66,231 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 66,231 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larrie Bailey | 226,626 | 62.11% | |
| Republican | Elvin F. Martin | 138,266 | 37.89% | |
| Total votes | 364,892 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Surprise entry of Bailey heats up treasurer's race". Williamson Daily News. February 5, 1990.
- ^ Eric Niiler (February 25, 1990). "W.Va. governor's ex-wife in race for state office". The Pittsburgh Press.
- ^ "Races in W.Va". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 2, 1990.
- ^ "West Virginia Blue Book - 1991 - Page 685" (PDF). West Virginia Legislature.
- ^ "West Virginia Blue Book - 1991 - Page 704" (PDF). West Virginia Legislature.
- ^ "West Virginia Blue Book - 1991 - Page 720" (PDF). West Virginia Legislature.