Benjamin Ferguson
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- February 14, 1820
- Died
- April 19, 1888
- Age at death
- 68
- Home state
- Wisconsin
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1861
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ferguson45,456
Opponents53,777
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Elections run
Benjamin Ferguson (1820–1888), a Democratic politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1861 governor election in Wisconsin to Louis P. Harvey, receiving 45,456 votes (45.8%).
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How many votes has Benjamin Ferguson received?
Benjamin Ferguson has received 45,456 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | GovernorWisconsin | Lost | 45,45645.8% | Louis P. Harvey |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q17626637). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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