2016Final results
2016 election for West Virginia Governor
Governor · West Virginia
James C. Justice (D) won with 49.1% of the vote, defeating Bill Cole (R) by 6.8 points.
James C. JusticeDemocrat · winner
49.1%350,392
Bill ColeRepublican
42.3%301,976
Charlotte Jean PrittOther party
5.9%42,065
David MoranLibertarian
2.2%15,354
Phil HudokConstitution
0.6%4,041
713,828 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
James C. Justice (D)Bill Cole (R)Charlotte Jean Pritt (OTH)
Also on the ballot: David Moran (Libertarian), 2.2%; Phil Hudok (Constitution), 0.6%