Cyrus L. Pershing

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1875
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Pershing292,145
Opponents304,175
1
Elections run

Cyrus L. Pershing, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1875 governor election in Pennsylvania to John F. Hartranft, receiving 292,145 votes (47.9%).

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How many votes has Cyrus L. Pershing received?

Cyrus L. Pershing has received 292,145 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Cyrus L. Pershing’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1875GovernorPennsylvaniaLost292,14547.9%John F. Hartranft
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