Eugene McLanahan Wilson, Gubernatorial candidate

Eugene McLanahan Wilson

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
December 25, 1833
Died
April 10, 1890
Age at death
56
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1888
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wilson110,251
Opponents151,381
1
Elections run

Eugene McLanahan Wilson (1833–1890), a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 governor election in Minnesota to William Rush Merriam, receiving 110,251 votes (42.07%).

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How many votes has Eugene McLanahan Wilson received?

Eugene McLanahan Wilson has received 110,251 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Eugene McLanahan Wilson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1888GovernorMinnesotaLost110,25142.07%William Rush Merriam
Hugh G. Harrison
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