George A. Jenks, Gubernatorial candidate

George A. Jenks

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
March 25, 1836
Died
February 10, 1908
Age at death
71
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1898
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jenks358,300
Opponents609,137
1
Elections run

George A. Jenks (1836–1908), a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1898 governor election in Pennsylvania to William A. Stone, receiving 358,300 votes (36.87%).

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How many votes has George A. Jenks received?

George A. Jenks has received 358,300 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George A. Jenks’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1898GovernorPennsylvaniaLost358,30036.87%William A. Stone
Silas C Swallow
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