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The 1917 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1917 to elect the governor of Virginia.
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The 1917 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1917 to elect the governor of Virginia.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Westmoreland Davis | 64,266 | 71.47% | |
| Republican | T. J. Muncy | 24,957 | 27.77% | |
| Socialist | Frank Smith | 680 | 0.76% | |
| Total votes | 89,903 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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