The 1998 West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals special election took place on November 3, 1998, to elect a Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia for the next six years. The election was held to complete the unexpired term of Democratic Justice Thomas McHugh, who retired in December 1997. Republican governor Cecil H. Underwood appointed John F. McCuskey to fill the vacancy.
McCuskey lost the general election to Democratic nominee and former Senate President Warren McGraw, 53.7% to 46.3%.
Democratic primary
Candidates Nominee Warren McGraw, former Senate President (1981-1985), candidate for governor in 1984, and brother of incumbent Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Eliminated in primary Joseph Albright, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals (1995-1996) and former Speaker of the House of Delegates (1985-1987). William C. "Bill" Forbes, Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney and lead prosecutor in the investigation of Attorney General Charlie Brown in 1989.
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee John F. McCuskey, incumbent Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Eliminated in primary John C. Yoder, former State Senator from the 16th district (1993-1997).
Results
General election
Results
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