George Cookman Sturgiss
Gubernatorial candidate
- Home state
- West Virginia
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1880
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sturgiss44,855
Opponents74,018
1
Elections run
George Cookman Sturgiss, a Republican politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1880 governor election in West Virginia to Jacob B. Jackson, receiving 44,855 votes (37.73%).
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How many votes has George Cookman Sturgiss received?
George Cookman Sturgiss has received 44,855 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | GovernorWest Virginia | Lost | 44,85537.73% | Jacob B. Jackson N. B. French |
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