E. M. Barnum vs John Whiteaker: head-to-head
Tale of the tape
| Barnum | Statistic | Whiteaker |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | Career record | 2–1 |
| 4,213 | Career popular votes | 40,059 |
| 1 | Elections in our record | 3 |
Shared races
| Year | Barnum | Whiteaker | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | 4,213 (44.86%) | 5,134 (54.66%) | John Whiteaker |