Benjamin H. Epperson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1851
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Epperson2,971
Opponents25,238
1
Elections run

Benjamin H. Epperson, a Democratic politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1851 governor election in Texas to Peter H. Bell, receiving 2,971 votes (10.49%).

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How many votes has Benjamin H. Epperson received?

Benjamin H. Epperson has received 2,971 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin H. Epperson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1851GovernorTexasLost2,97110.49%Peter H. Bell
Middleton T. Johnson

John A. Greer

Thomas Jefferson Chambers
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