1988 West Virginia State Auditor election

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.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Nelson B. Robinson Jr., Worker's Compensation Commissioner.