Buckner Stith Morris
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- August 19, 1800
- Died
- December 16, 1879
- Age at death
- 79
- Home state
- Illinois
- Party
- Know Nothing
- On the ballot
- 1856
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Morris19,088
Opponents218,235
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Elections run
Buckner Stith Morris (1800–1879), a Know Nothing politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 governor election in Illinois to William Henry Bissell, receiving 19,088 votes (8.04%).
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How many votes has Buckner Stith Morris received?
Buckner Stith Morris has received 19,088 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | GovernorIllinois | Lost | 19,0888.04% | William Henry Bissell William Alexander Richardson |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q392921). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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