Edwin Maxwell
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- July 16, 1825
- Died
- February 5, 1903
- Age at death
- 77
- Home state
- West Virginia
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1884
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Maxwell66,059
Opponents71,408
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Elections run
Edwin Maxwell (1825–1903), a Republican politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1884 governor election in West Virginia to Emanuel Willis Wilson, receiving 66,059 votes (48.05%).
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How many votes has Edwin Maxwell received?
Edwin Maxwell has received 66,059 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | GovernorWest Virginia | Lost | 66,05948.05% | Emanuel Willis Wilson |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q20713197). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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