Clement C. Clay

Governor
Born
December 17, 1789
Died
September 6, 1866
Age at death
76
Home state
Alabama
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1835
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Clay23,279
Opponents12,209
1
Elections run

Clement C. Clay (1789–1866), a Democratic politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1835 governor election in Alabama with 23,279 votes (65.44%), defeating Enoch Parsons.

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How many votes has Clement C. Clay received?

Clement C. Clay has received 23,279 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Clement C. Clay’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1835GovernorAlabamaWon23,27965.44%Enoch Parsons
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