Cornelius Clarkson Watts
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- April 23, 1848
- Died
- May 28, 1930
- Age at death
- 82
- Home state
- West Virginia
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1896
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Watts93,558
Opponents105,588
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Elections run
Cornelius Clarkson Watts (1848–1930), a Democratic politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 governor election in West Virginia to George W. Atkinson, receiving 93,558 votes (46.44%).
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How many votes has Cornelius Clarkson Watts received?
Cornelius Clarkson Watts has received 93,558 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | GovernorWest Virginia | Lost | 93,55846.44% | George W. Atkinson |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q5171334). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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