Edward Y. Hill

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Georgia
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1849
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hill43,352
Opponents46,534
1
Elections run

Edward Y. Hill, a Whig politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1849 governor election in Georgia to George W. Towns, receiving 43,352 votes (48.23%).

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How many votes has Edward Y. Hill received?

Edward Y. Hill has received 43,352 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward Y. Hill’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1849GovernorGeorgiaLost43,35248.23%George W. Towns
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