1990 West Virginia State Treasurer special election

1990 West Virginia State Treasurer special election
November 6, 1990
 
Nominee Larrie Bailey Elvin F.
Martin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 226,626 138,266
Percentage 62.11% 37.89%
County results
Bailey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Martin:      50–60%      60–70%
State Treasurer before election

Thomas E. Loehr
Democratic

Elected State Treasurer

Larrie Bailey
Democratic

The 1990 West Virginia State Treasurer special election took place on November 6, 1990, to elect the West Virginia State Treasurer.

The election was held to complete the unexpired term of A. James Manchin, who resigned on July 9, 1989 amid a controversy over bad investments. That same day, Democratic governor Gaston Caperton appointed Democratic State Senator of the 2nd district Thomas E. Loehr to fill the vacancy. Loehr chose not to contest the election.

Democratic nominee and former State Treasurer Larrie Bailey won the election, beating Republican nominee and certified public accountant Elvin F. Martin, 62.1% to 37.9%

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