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McKinney ran for Governor for the second time in 1889, this time soundly beating Republican William Mahone, with McKinney winning 57.19% of the vote. The central theme of McKinney's gubernatorial campaign was white supremacy and the danger of African-American advancement. Once elected, his primary focus as Governor was on developing the state economy and increasing the power of the Virginia Democratic party.