Charles C. Comstock, Gubernatorial candidate

Charles C. Comstock

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
March 5, 1818
Died
February 20, 1900
Age at death
81
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Comstock83,555
Opponents100,176
1
Elections run

Charles C. Comstock (1818–1900), a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 governor election in Michigan to Henry P. Baldwin, receiving 83,555 votes (44.8%).

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How many votes has Charles C. Comstock received?

Charles C. Comstock has received 83,555 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles C. Comstock’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870GovernorMichiganLost83,55544.8%Henry P. Baldwin
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