Benjamin Chew Howard, Gubernatorial candidate

Benjamin Chew Howard

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
November 5, 1791
Died
March 6, 1872
Age at death
80
Home state
Maryland
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1861
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Howard26,045
Opponents57,472
1
Elections run

Benjamin Chew Howard (1791–1872), a Democratic politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1861 governor election in Maryland to Augustus Bradford, receiving 26,045 votes (31.2%).

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How many votes has Benjamin Chew Howard received?

Benjamin Chew Howard has received 26,045 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin Chew Howard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1861GovernorMarylandLost26,04531.2%Augustus Bradford
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