David Patterson Dyer, Gubernatorial candidate

David Patterson Dyer

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
February 12, 1838
Died
April 29, 1924
Age at death
86
Home state
Missouri
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1880
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dyer153,636
Opponents244,010
1
Elections run

David Patterson Dyer (1838–1924), a Republican politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1880 governor election in Missouri to Thomas Theodore Crittenden, receiving 153,636 votes (38.64%).

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How many votes has David Patterson Dyer received?

David Patterson Dyer has received 153,636 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

David Patterson Dyer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1880GovernorMissouriLost153,63638.64%Thomas Theodore Crittenden
Luman Brown
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