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The 1998 United States Virgin Islands gubernatorial election was held on 3 November 1998, in order to elect the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. Democratic nominee Charles Wesley Turnbull defeated incumbent Republican Governor Roy Schneider. [1]
On election day, 3 November 1998, Democratic nominee Charles Wesley Turnbull won the election by a margin of 5,804 votes against his opponent Republican Governor Roy Schneider, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Turnbull was sworn in as the 6th Governor of the United States Virgin Islands on 4 January 1999. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Wesley Turnbull | 19,138 | 58.94% | |
| Republican | Roy Schneider | 13,334 | 41.06% | |
| Total votes | 32,472 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
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