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Edward C. O'Rear, Gubernatorial candidate

Edward C. O'Rear

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1911
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
O'Rear195,672
Opponents226,549
1
Elections run

Edward C. O'Rear, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1911 governor election in Kentucky to James B. McCreary, receiving 195,672 votes (44.92%).

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How many votes has Edward C. O'Rear received?

Edward C. O'Rear has received 195,672 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward C. O'Rear’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1911GovernorKentuckyLost195,67244.92%James B. McCreary
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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.