Bela M. Hughes
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- April 6, 1817
- Died
- October 3, 1902
- Age at death
- 85
- Home state
- Colorado
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1876
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hughes13,316
Opponents14,154
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Elections run
Bela M. Hughes (1817–1902), a Democratic politician from Colorado, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1876 governor election in Colorado to John Long Routt, receiving 13,316 votes (48.5%).
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How many votes has Bela M. Hughes received?
Bela M. Hughes has received 13,316 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 | GovernorColorado | Lost | 13,31648.5% | John Long Routt |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q94974697). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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