Byron G Stout, Gubernatorial candidate

Byron G Stout

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 12, 1829
Died
June 19, 1896
Age at death
67
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1862–1872
0-4
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Stout90,448
Opponents132,593
4
Elections run

Between 1862 and 1872, Byron G Stout ran in 4 elections across 2 offices (Governor and U.S. House), losing all 4. Stout's biggest single-election total was 62,102 votes, in the 1862 governor election in Michigan.

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How many votes has Byron G Stout received?

Byron G Stout has received 90,448 popular votes across 4 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–4.

Election history

Byron G Stout’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1872U.S. HouseMichiganLost1310.39%Josiah Begole
Baldwin
1870U.S. HouseMichiganLost13,59349.16%Omar Conger (head-to-head)
James S Smart
1868U.S. HouseMichiganLost14,62247.21%Omar Conger (head-to-head)
1862GovernorMichiganLost62,10247.46%Austin Blair
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.