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Alfred Moore Scales, Governor

Alfred Moore Scales

★ Governor
Born
November 26, 1827
Died
February 8, 1892
Age at death
64
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1884
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Scales143,249
Opponents122,795
1
Elections run

Alfred Moore Scales (1827–1892), a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1884 governor election in North Carolina with 143,249 votes (53.8%), defeating Tyre York.

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How many votes has Alfred Moore Scales received?

Alfred Moore Scales has received 143,249 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Alfred Moore Scales’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1884GovernorNorth CarolinaWon143,24953.8%Tyre York
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