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The 1913 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1913 to elect the governor of Virginia. Henry Carter Stuart won in a landslide, as the Republicans failed to nominate a candidate for governor.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry Carter Stuart | 66,518 | 91.87% | |
| Socialist | C. Campbell | 3,789 | 5.23% | |
| Socialist Labor | B. D. Downey | 2,100 | 2.90% | |
| Total votes | 72,407 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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