Claude R. Porter, Gubernatorial candidate

Claude R. Porter

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1906–1918
Career timeline
0-3
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Porter562,291
Opponents615,335
3
Elections run

Between 1906 and 1918, Claude R. Porter ran in 3 governor elections, losing all 3. Porter's biggest single-election total was 196,123 votes, in the 1906 governor election in Iowa.

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How many votes has Claude R. Porter received?

Claude R. Porter has received 562,291 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–3.

Election history

Claude R. Porter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918GovernorIowaLost178,81546.92%William L. Harding
1910GovernorIowaLost187,35345.37%Beryl F. Carroll
1906GovernorIowaLost196,12345.36%Albert B. Cummins
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