Americus V. Potter
Gubernatorial candidate
- Home state
- Rhode Island
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1855–1857
0-3
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Potter15,183
Opponents30,586
3
Elections run
Between 1855 and 1857, Americus V. Potter ran in 3 governor elections, losing all 3. Potter's biggest single-election total was 7,131 votes, in the 1856 governor election in Rhode Island.
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How many votes has Americus V. Potter received?
Americus V. Potter has received 15,183 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–3.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | GovernorRhode Island | Lost | 5,32335.65% | Elisha Dyer Jr. |
| 1856 | GovernorRhode Island | Lost | 7,13141.89% | William W. Hoppin (head-to-head) |
| 1855 | GovernorRhode Island | Lost | 2,72919.61% | William W. Hoppin (head-to-head) |
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “Americus V. Potter: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/americus-v-potter. Accessed [date].