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Charles M. Wharton

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1928
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wharton40,824
Opponents62,683
1
Elections run

Charles M. Wharton, a Democratic politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1928 governor election in Delaware to C. Douglass Buck, receiving 40,824 votes (39.44%).

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How many votes has Charles M. Wharton received?

Charles M. Wharton has received 40,824 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles M. Wharton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1928GovernorDelawareLost40,82439.44%C. Douglass Buck
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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.