Duncan L. Clinch, Gubernatorial candidate

Duncan L. Clinch

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
April 6, 1787
Died
November 27, 1849
Age at death
62
Home state
Georgia
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1847
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Clinch41,941
Opponents43,219
1
Elections run

Duncan L. Clinch (1787–1849), a Whig politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1847 governor election in Georgia to George W. Towns, receiving 41,941 votes (49.25%).

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How many votes has Duncan L. Clinch received?

Duncan L. Clinch has received 41,941 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Duncan L. Clinch’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1847GovernorGeorgiaLost41,94149.25%George W. Towns
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q1265423). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.