Alvin Peterson Hovey
★ Governor
- Born
- September 6, 1821
- Died
- November 23, 1891
- Age at death
- 70
- Home state
- Indiana
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1888
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hovey263,194
Opponents260,994
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Elections run
Alvin Peterson Hovey (1821–1891), a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1888 governor election in Indiana with 263,194 votes (49.03%), defeating Courtland C. Matson.
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How many votes has Alvin Peterson Hovey received?
Alvin Peterson Hovey has received 263,194 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | GovernorIndiana | Won | 263,19449.03% | Courtland C. Matson |
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