Augustus Peabody Gardner, Gubernatorial candidate

Augustus Peabody Gardner

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
November 5, 1865
Died
January 14, 1918
Age at death
52
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1913
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gardner116,705
Opponents311,022
1
Elections run

Augustus Peabody Gardner (1865–1918), a Republican politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1913 governor election in Massachusetts to David I. Walsh, receiving 116,705 votes (25.32%).

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How many votes has Augustus Peabody Gardner received?

Augustus Peabody Gardner has received 116,705 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Augustus Peabody Gardner’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1913GovernorMassachusettsLost116,70525.32%David I. Walsh
Charles Sumner Bird
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