Edward O. Hamlin

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1861
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hamlin10,398
Opponents16,239
1
Elections run

Edward O. Hamlin, a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1861 governor election in Minnesota to Alexander Ramsey, receiving 10,398 votes (39.03%).

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How many votes has Edward O. Hamlin received?

Edward O. Hamlin has received 10,398 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward O. Hamlin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1861GovernorMinnesotaLost10,39839.03%Alexander Ramsey
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