Charles Allen

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1844
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Allen31,357
Opponents36,978
1
Elections run

Charles Allen, a Whig politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1844 governor election in Missouri to John C. Edwards, receiving 31,357 votes (45.89%).

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How many votes has Charles Allen received?

Charles Allen has received 31,357 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles Allen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1844GovernorMissouriLost31,35745.89%John C. Edwards
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