Abner W. Files
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- November 26, 1829
- Died
- March 24, 1913
- Age at death
- 83
- Home state
- Arkansas
- Party
- People's Party
- On the ballot
- 1896
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Files13,990
Opponents126,950
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Elections run
Abner W. Files (1829–1913), a People's politician from Arkansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 governor election in Arkansas to Daniel W. Jones, receiving 13,990 votes (9.87%).
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How many votes has Abner W. Files received?
Abner W. Files has received 13,990 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | GovernorArkansas | Lost | 13,9909.87% | Daniel W. Jones Harmon L. Remmel |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q122683493). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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