Absolom M. West
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 1, 1818
- Died
- September 30, 1894
- Age at death
- 76
- Home state
- Mississippi
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1863
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
West4,863
Opponents18,437
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Elections run
Absolom M. West (1818–1894), a Democratic politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1863 governor election in Mississippi to Charles Clark, receiving 4,863 votes (20.9%).
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How many votes has Absolom M. West received?
Absolom M. West has received 4,863 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | GovernorMississippi | Lost | 4,86320.9% | Charles Clark Reuben Davis |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q4669750). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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