Duncan L. Clinch
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- April 6, 1787
- Died
- November 27, 1849
- Age at death
- 62
- Home state
- Georgia
- Party
- Whig
- Years in office
- 1 year in the U.S. House
- On the ballot
- 1847
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Clinch41,941
Opponents43,219
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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
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | GovernorGeorgia | Lost | 41,94149.25% | George W. Towns |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against the Congressional Bioguide (C000520) and Wikidata (Q1265423). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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