United States presidential election in West Virginia, 1996
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350px County Results
Clinton—70-80%
Clinton—60-70%
Clinton—50-60%
Clinton—40-50%
Dole—40-50%
Dole—50-60%
Dole—60-70%
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The 1996 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 5, 1996 as part of the 1996 United States presidential election. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
West Virginia was won by President Bill Clinton (D) over Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), with Clinton winning 51.51% to 36.76% by a margin of 14.75%. Billionaire businessman Ross Perot (Reform Party of the United States of America-TX) finished in third with 11.26% of the popular vote.[1]
Results
United States presidential election in West Virginia, 1996 | ||||||
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Party | Candidate | Running mate | Votes | Percentage | Electoral votes | |
Democratic | Bill Clinton (incumbent) | Al Gore | 327,812 | 51.51% | 5 | |
Republican | Bob Dole | Jack Kemp | 233,946 | 36.76% | 0 | |
Reform | Ross Perot | Patrick Choate | 71,639 | 11.26% | 0 | |
Libertarian | Harry Browne | Jo Jorgensen | 3,062 | 0.48% | 0 |