George F. Patten

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Maine
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1856
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Patten6,554
Opponents113,202
1
Elections run

George F. Patten, a Whig politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 governor election in Maine to Hannibal Hamlin, receiving 6,554 votes (5.47%).

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How many votes has George F. Patten received?

George F. Patten has received 6,554 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George F. Patten’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1856GovernorMaineLost6,5545.47%Hannibal Hamlin
Samuel Wells
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