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Aretas B. Fleming  Nathan Goff

On January 15, 1890, an extra session of the West Virginia Legislature convened in Charleston to determine the winner of the disputed 1888 gubernatorial election between Democrat Aretas B. Fleming and Republican Nathan Goff.

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"The West Virginia Gubernatorial Election Contest, 1888- 1890"
Disputed Election Results in the Inauguration of 3 Governors
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On This Day in West Virginia History: January

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