Charles R. Sligh
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 5, 1850
- Died
- September 15, 1927
- Age at death
- 77
- Home state
- Michigan
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1896
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sligh225,200
Opponents304,431
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Elections run
Charles R. Sligh (1850–1927), a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 governor election in Michigan to Hazen S. Pingree, receiving 225,200 votes (40.35%).
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How many votes has Charles R. Sligh received?
Charles R. Sligh has received 225,200 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | GovernorMichigan | Lost | 225,20040.35% | Hazen S. Pingree |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q111155620). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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