2016 West Virginia State Treasurer election
November 8, 2016
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The 2016 West Virginia State Treasurer election was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the West Virginia State Treasurer, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections for the U.S. House of Representatives, governor, and other state and local elections.
Incumbent Democratic state treasurer John Perdue won re-election against Republican banker Ann Urling.[1] As of 2026, this is the last time a Democratic candidate won a majority of the vote in a statewide election in West Virginia.[a]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Perdue, incumbent state treasurer (1997–present)[2]
Endorsements
John Perdue
Labor unions
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Perdue (incumbent) | 208,203 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 208,203 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Larry W. Faircloth[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ann Urling | 88,703 | 54.94 | |
| Republican | Larry W. Faircloth | 72,741 | 45.06 | |
| Total votes | 161,444 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
John Perdue (D)
Labor unions
Newspapers and other media
Ann Urling (R)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Perdue (incumbent) | 338,018 | 50.33 | ||
| Republican | Ann Urling | 293,671 | 43.73 | ||
| Libertarian | Michael Young | 39,865 | 5.94 | ||
| Total votes | 671,554 | 100.0 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Notes
- ^ Jim Justice and Joe Manchin, elected and re-elected in 2016 and 2018 respectively, both won with a plurality of the vote.
References
- ^ "Perdue wins sixth term as West Virginia Treasurer". WCHS TV. November 9, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "UPDATE: Candidate filing deadline for West Virginia primary passes". WTAP. February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "WV AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates in 2016 Primary Election". West Virginia AFL-CIO. March 22, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ a b "Primary Election - May 10,2016". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ Fritz, Douglas (August 16, 2016). "Ann Urling". 59 News. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ McCormick, Liz (October 19, 2016). "Meet the Republican & Democratic Candidates for W.Va. Treasurer". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Umstead, Matthew (January 29, 2016). "Contested races aplenty in 2016 in Eastern Panhandle". Herald-Mail Media. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "Election 2016 Boilermaker Endorsements". International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. October 17, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "Endorsement: Perdue deserves to continue as WV's treasurer". West Virginia Press. October 26, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ "Endorsement: John Perdue for WV treasurer". West Virginia Press. October 23, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ "Endorsements: Tennant, Claytor, Perdue, Helmick good choices". West Virginia Press. October 24, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "Endorsement: Urling, McCuskey bring something different". West Virginia Press. October 23, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ "W.Va. Chamber PAC Endorses Bill Cole for Governor" (PDF). West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. September 27, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "General Election - November 8, 2016". West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved February 15, 2026.