David Butler
★ Governor
- Born
- December 15, 1829
- Died
- May 25, 1891
- Age at death
- 61
- Home state
- Nebraska
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1866–1870
3-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Butler23,786
Opponents18,945
3
Elections run
Between 1866 and 1870, David Butler ran in 3 governor elections, winning all 3. Butler's biggest single-election total was 11,126 votes, in the 1870 governor election in Nebraska. Butler's closest win came in the 1866 governor election in Nebraska, decided by 145 votes.
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How many votes has David Butler received?
David Butler has received 23,786 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 3–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | GovernorNebraska | Won | 11,12656.3% | John H. Croxton |
| 1868 | GovernorNebraska | Won | 8,56757.4% | James R. Porter |
| 1866 | GovernorNebraska | Won | 4,09350.8% | J Sterling Morton |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q365831). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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