E. A. Nisbet, Gubernatorial candidate

E. A. Nisbet

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
December 7, 1803
Died
March 18, 1871
Age at death
67
Home state
Georgia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1861
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nisbet32,802
Opponents46,493
1
Elections run

E. A. Nisbet (1803–1871), a Democratic politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1861 governor election in Georgia to Joseph E. Brown, receiving 32,802 votes (41.37%).

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How many votes has E. A. Nisbet received?

E. A. Nisbet has received 32,802 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

E. A. Nisbet’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1861GovernorGeorgiaLost32,80241.37%Joseph E. Brown
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