1988 West Virginia State Auditor election

1988 West Virginia State Auditor election

November 8, 1988
 
Nominee Glen Gainer Jr. Nelson B. Robinson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 376,345 199,312
Percentage 65.38% 34.62%

County results
Gainer:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Robinson:      50–60%      60–70%

State Auditor before election

Glen Gainer Jr.
Democratic

Elected State Auditor

Glen Gainer Jr.
Democratic

The 1988 West Virginia State Auditor election took place on November 8, 1988, to elect the West Virginia State Auditor.

Incumbent Democratic State Auditor Glen Gainer Jr. won re-election to a fourth term, defeating Republican nominee and Worker's Compensation Commissioner Nelson B. Robinson Jr., 65.38% to 34.62%