Edward S. Cleveland

Governor
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1886
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cleveland58,818
Opponents56,920
1
Elections run

Edward S. Cleveland, a Democratic politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1886 governor election in Connecticut with 58,818 votes (47.73%), defeating Phineas C. Lounsbury.

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How many votes has Edward S. Cleveland received?

Edward S. Cleveland has received 58,818 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Edward S. Cleveland’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886GovernorConnecticutWon58,81847.73%Phineas C. Lounsbury
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