Benjamin T. Biggs, Governor

Benjamin T. Biggs

Governor
Born
October 1, 1821
Died
December 25, 1893
Age at death
72
Home state
Delaware
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1886
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Biggs13,942
Opponents7,832
1
Elections run

Benjamin T. Biggs (1821–1893), a Democratic politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1886 governor election in Delaware with 13,942 votes (63.5%), defeating John H. Hoffecker.

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How many votes has Benjamin T. Biggs received?

Benjamin T. Biggs has received 13,942 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Benjamin T. Biggs’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886GovernorDelawareWon13,94263.5%John H. Hoffecker
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