Cyrus Edwards
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 1, 1793
- Died
- January 1, 1877
- Age at death
- 84
- Home state
- Illinois
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1838
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Edwards29,722
Opponents30,668
1
Elections run
Cyrus Edwards (1793–1877), a Whig politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1838 governor election in Illinois to Thomas Carlin, receiving 29,722 votes (49.22%).
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How many votes has Cyrus Edwards received?
Cyrus Edwards has received 29,722 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | GovernorIllinois | Lost | 29,72249.22% | Thomas Carlin |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q99912298). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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