Earl Ray Tomblin

Voters ratified the Judicial Reorganization Amendment replacing j.p. courts and authorizing intermediate courts of appeal

Thomas McHugh elected judge for Kanawha County Circuit Court

Voters ratified the Judicial Reorganization Amendment authorizing Intermediate Court of Appeals

Jay Rockefeller defeated Arch A. Moore Jr. for reelection as governor

A. James Manchin was reelected secretary of state

Thomas McHugh elected to the Supreme Court

Earl Ray Tomblin sworn in as governor

Joe Manchin sworn in as senator

Aracoma Hotel was heavily damaged by fire

Carte Goodwin's term as Senator expired

John Perdue lost Democratic primary for governor to Earl Ray Tomblin

Natalie Tennant was defeated in Democratic primary for governor