Abraham Lincoln Van Osdel

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1892
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Osdel22,524
Opponents47,886
1
Elections run

Abraham Lincoln Van Osdel, an Independent politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1892 governor election in South Dakota to Charles H. Sheldon, receiving 22,524 votes (31.99%).

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How many votes has Abraham Lincoln Van Osdel received?

Abraham Lincoln Van Osdel has received 22,524 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Abraham Lincoln Van Osdel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1892GovernorSouth DakotaLost22,52431.99%Charles H. Sheldon
Peter Couchman
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