Augustus Summerfield Merrimon
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- September 15, 1830
- Died
- November 14, 1892
- Age at death
- 62
- Home state
- North Carolina
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1872
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Merrimon96,731
Opponents98,630
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Elections run
Augustus Summerfield Merrimon (1830–1892), a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1872 governor election in North Carolina to Tod Robinson Caldwell, receiving 96,731 votes (49.51%).
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How many votes has Augustus Summerfield Merrimon received?
Augustus Summerfield Merrimon has received 96,731 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | GovernorNorth Carolina | Lost | 96,73149.51% | Tod Robinson Caldwell |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q4821551). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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