Benjamin G. Chace

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1873
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chace3,786
Opponents9,656
1
Elections run

Benjamin G. Chace, a Democratic politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1873 governor election in Rhode Island to Henry Howard, receiving 3,786 votes (28.11%).

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How many votes has Benjamin G. Chace received?

Benjamin G. Chace has received 3,786 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin G. Chace’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1873GovernorRhode IslandLost3,78628.11%Henry Howard
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