Erastus Brooks
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 31, 1815
- Died
- November 25, 1886
- Age at death
- 71
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Know Nothing
- On the ballot
- 1856
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Brooks130,870
Opponents463,016
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Elections run
Erastus Brooks (1815–1886), a Know Nothing politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 governor election in New York to John A. King, receiving 130,870 votes (22.04%).
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How many votes has Erastus Brooks received?
Erastus Brooks has received 130,870 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | GovernorNew York | Lost | 130,87022.04% | John A. King Amasa J Parker |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q5385004). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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