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1978 West Virginia judicial elections

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1978 West Virginia judicial elections

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Judicial elections for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the West Virginia Circuit Courts were held on November 7, 1978. Two judicial circuit seats were up for election in 1978, both in the sixth circuit, for one full term and one unexpired term. No partisan primary election was held for either seat.

6th Judicial Circuit[edit]

The 6th Judicial Circuit covered Cabell County.

General election results[edit]

1978 West Virginia 6th Judicial Circuit general election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Alfred E. Ferguson 15,328 64.84
Nonpartisan Howard F. Meek 8,312 35.16
Total votes 23,640 100.00

Special election results[edit]

1978 West Virginia 6th Judicial Circuit special election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan D. B. Daugherty 13,716 53.07
Nonpartisan L. D. Egnor Jr. 12,129 46.93
Total votes 25,845 100.00

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Dillon Jr., J. C. (December 1, 1979). WEST VIRGINIA BLUE BOOK 1979 (PDF) (63rd ed.). Charleston, West Virginia: West Virginia Legislature. p. 657. Retrieved 26 May 2024. Search this book on

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