Fred Wheaton

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wheaton76,793
Opponents278,463
1
Elections run

Fred Wheaton, a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 governor election in Minnesota to J. A. A. Burnquist, receiving 76,793 votes (19.71%).

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How many votes has Fred Wheaton received?

Fred Wheaton has received 76,793 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Fred Wheaton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918GovernorMinnesotaLost76,79319.71%J. A. A. Burnquist
David H. Evans
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