Andrew J. Hamilton, Gubernatorial candidate

Andrew J. Hamilton

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 28, 1815
Died
April 11, 1875
Age at death
60
Home state
Texas
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1869
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hamilton39,092
Opponents39,867
1
Elections run

Andrew J. Hamilton (1815–1875), a Republican politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1869 governor election in Texas to Edmund J. Davis, receiving 39,092 votes (49.27%).

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How many votes has Andrew J. Hamilton received?

Andrew J. Hamilton has received 39,092 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Andrew J. Hamilton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1869GovernorTexasLost39,09249.27%Edmund J. Davis
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