Daniel Lindsay Russell, Governor

Daniel Lindsay Russell

Governor
Born
August 7, 1845
Died
May 14, 1908
Age at death
62
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Fusion
On the ballot
1896
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Russell154,025
Opponents176,229
1
Elections run

Daniel Lindsay Russell (1845–1908), a Fusion politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1896 governor election in North Carolina with 154,025 votes (46.5%), defeating Cyrus B. Watson and William A. Guthrie.

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How many votes has Daniel Lindsay Russell received?

Daniel Lindsay Russell has received 154,025 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Daniel Lindsay Russell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896GovernorNorth CarolinaWon154,02546.5%Cyrus B. Watson
William A. Guthrie
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