Arthur Sewall, Vice-presidential nominee

Arthur Sewall

Vice-presidential nominee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sewall6.5M
Opponents7.1M
Total Electoral Votes
Sewall176
Opponents271
1
Elections run

As a running mate, Sewall is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.

Arthur Sewall, a Democratic politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 U.S. presidential election to William McKinley, receiving 6,502,925 votes (46.7%).

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How many votes has Arthur Sewall received?

Arthur Sewall has received 6,502,925 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 176 electoral votes.

Election history

Arthur Sewall’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896Vice Presidentwith William Jennings BryanLost6,502,925 (46.7%)176 EVWilliam McKinley
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