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Adlai Stevenson I, Gubernatorial candidate

Adlai Stevenson I

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
I526,912
Opponents550,076
1
Elections run

Adlai Stevenson I, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 governor election in Illinois to Charles S. Deneen, receiving 526,912 votes (45.64%).

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How many votes has Adlai Stevenson I received?

Adlai Stevenson I has received 526,912 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Adlai Stevenson I’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908GovernorIllinoisLost526,91245.64%Charles S. Deneen
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.