Arthur C. Mellette
★ Governor
- Born
- June 23, 1842
- Died
- May 25, 1896
- Age at death
- 53
- Home state
- South Dakota
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1889–1890
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mellette88,451
Opponents66,915
2
Elections run
Between 1889 and 1890, Arthur C. Mellette ran in 2 governor elections, winning all 2. Mellette's biggest single-election total was 53,964 votes, in the 1889 governor election in South Dakota. Mellette's closest win came in the 1890 governor election in South Dakota, decided by 9,896 votes.
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How many votes has Arthur C. Mellette received?
Arthur C. Mellette has received 88,451 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | GovernorSouth Dakota | Won | 34,48744.46% | Henry Loucks Maris Taylor |
| 1889 | GovernorSouth Dakota | Won | 53,96469.36% | P. F. McClure |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q366555). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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