David C. Kelley

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Prohibition Party
On the ballot
1890
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kelley11,082
Opponents189,630
1
Elections run

David C. Kelley, a Prohibition politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1890 governor election in Tennessee to John P. Buchanan, receiving 11,082 votes (5.52%).

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How many votes has David C. Kelley received?

David C. Kelley has received 11,082 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

David C. Kelley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1890GovernorTennesseeLost11,0825.52%John P. Buchanan
Lewis T. Baxter
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