Charles E. Whiting

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1885
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Whiting168,584
Opponents175,605
1
Elections run

Charles E. Whiting, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1885 governor election in Iowa to William Larrabee, receiving 168,584 votes (48.73%).

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How many votes has Charles E. Whiting received?

Charles E. Whiting has received 168,584 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles E. Whiting’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1885GovernorIowaLost168,58448.73%William Larrabee
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