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Toss-up · 2004 Governor
West Virginia Governor
In the 2004 West Virginia Governor race, Joe Manchin, III (D) won by about 30 points.
Actual result
D+29.5
Final polls said
D+33.0
1 late poll · ✓
VotePredictor Elections predicted
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Winner
Dem
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Final rankings
How everyone who called this race did, ranked — VotePredictor Elections shown inline (★).
Pollsters — each pollster's final poll vs the result
| # | Pollster | Final call | Miss | Called |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global Strategy Group | D+33.0 | 3.5 | ✓ |
The polls behind it
1 poll · newest firstPollsterDateSampleMiss
Global Strategy Group2004-10-134
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2004 West Virginia Governor race?
Joe Manchin, III (D) won, by about 29.5 points (D+29.5).
When was the 2004 West Virginia Governor election held?
It was held in November 2004.
Which party matches you?
These candidates split on taxes, health care, guns, and abortion. See where you land — and which members of Congress actually vote like you.