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%
Democratic primary
Candidates Nominee Glen Gainer Jr., incumbent State Auditor.
Eliminated in primary Phillip Lee "Denzil" Gainer, Mayor of Lewisburg and son of former State Auditor Denzil Gainer.
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GlenGainer PhilipGainer UndecidedWest Virginia PollApril 13 - 18, 1988500 (V)± 3.8%57%9%34%
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Nelson B. Robinson Jr., Worker's Compensation Commissioner.
Results
General election
Results
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