The 1990 West Virginia Attorney General special election took place on November 6, 1990, to elect the Attorney General of West Virginia. The election was held to complete the unexpired term of Charlie Brown, who resigned in August 1989 to end a grand jury investigation against him. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Roger W. Tompkins, who was appointed by governor Gaston Caperton, chose not to seek election to a full term.
Former Democratic State Senator Mario Palumbo won the general election unopposed, as the Republicans did not field a candidate.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mario Palumbo, former state senator from the 8th district (1968-1988) and candidate for Governor in 1988.
Eliminated in primary Brenda Craig Ellis, former Deputy Attorney General. Richard Facemire, Clay County prosecutor.
Declined Roger W. Tompkins II, incumbent Attorney General and former Majority leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MarioPalumbo BrendaEllis RichardFacemire UndecidedWest Virginia PollFeb. 5 - 8, 1990214 (V)± 4.5%33%15%6%46%West Virginia PollFeb. 26 - 28, 1990390 (V)± 5%30.5%19%17.9%32.6%
Results
General election
Results
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