Benjamin Harvey Hill
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- September 14, 1823
- Died
- August 16, 1882
- Age at death
- 58
- Home state
- Georgia
- Party
- Know Nothing
- On the ballot
- 1857
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hill46,796
Opponents57,631
1
Elections run
Benjamin Harvey Hill (1823–1882), a Know Nothing politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1857 governor election in Georgia to Joseph E. Brown, receiving 46,796 votes (44.81%).
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How many votes has Benjamin Harvey Hill received?
Benjamin Harvey Hill has received 46,796 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | GovernorGeorgia | Lost | 46,79644.81% | Joseph E. Brown |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q547342). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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