Augustus C. Dodge, Gubernatorial candidate

Augustus C. Dodge

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 2, 1812
Died
November 20, 1883
Age at death
71
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1859
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dodge53,332
Opponents56,532
1
Elections run

Augustus C. Dodge (1812–1883), a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1859 governor election in Iowa to Samuel J. Kirkwood, receiving 53,332 votes (48.54%).

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How many votes has Augustus C. Dodge received?

Augustus C. Dodge has received 53,332 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Augustus C. Dodge’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1859GovernorIowaLost53,33248.54%Samuel J. Kirkwood
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.