Archibald Dixon
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- April 2, 1802
- Died
- April 23, 1876
- Age at death
- 74
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1851
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dixon54,023
Opponents54,821
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Elections run
Archibald Dixon (1802–1876), a Whig politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1851 governor election in Kentucky to Lazarus W. Powell, receiving 54,023 votes (48.07%).
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How many votes has Archibald Dixon received?
Archibald Dixon has received 54,023 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | GovernorKentucky | Lost | 54,02348.07% | Lazarus W. Powell |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q4786289). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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