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The 1901 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1901 to elect the governor of Virginia.
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The 1901 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1901 to elect the governor of Virginia.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andrew Jackson Montague | 116,691 | 58.20% | |
| Republican | John Hampton Hoge | 81,366 | 40.58% | |
| Prohibition | O. C. Rucker | 1,896 | 0.95% | |
| Socialist Labor | H. D. McTier | 285 | 0.14% | |
| Socialist Labor | J. J. Quantz | 280 | 0.14% | |
| Total votes | 200,518 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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