E. M. Barnum

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Oregon
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1858
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barnum4,213
Opponents5,134
1
Elections run

E. M. Barnum, a Democratic politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1858 governor election in Oregon to John Whiteaker, receiving 4,213 votes (44.86%).

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How many votes has E. M. Barnum received?

E. M. Barnum has received 4,213 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

E. M. Barnum’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1858GovernorOregonLost4,21344.86%John Whiteaker
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