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
Eliminated in primary
- Phillip Lee "Denzil" Gainer, Mayor of Lewisburg and son of former State Auditor Denzil Gainer.
Polling
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Nelson B. Robinson Jr., Worker's Compensation Commissioner.
Results
General election
Results
References
Notes