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The 1921 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1921 to elect the governor of Virginia.
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The 1921 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1921 to elect the governor of Virginia.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Elbert Lee Trinkle | 139,416 | 66.15% | |
| Republican | Henry W. Anderson | 65,833 | 31.24% | |
| Black-and-tan Republican | John Mitchell, Jr. | 5,036 | 2.39% | |
| Independent | John P. Goodman | 251 | 0.12% | |
| Independent | Mrs. George Custis | 227 | 0.11% | |
| Total votes | 210,763 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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