Cyrus B. Watson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Watson145,286
Opponents184,968
1
Elections run

Cyrus B. Watson, a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 governor election in North Carolina to Daniel Lindsay Russell, receiving 145,286 votes (43.9%).

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How many votes has Cyrus B. Watson received?

Cyrus B. Watson has received 145,286 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Cyrus B. Watson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896GovernorNorth CarolinaLost145,28643.9%Daniel Lindsay Russell
William A. Guthrie
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