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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gillespie57,287
Opponents97,243
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Elections run
George Gillespie, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1869 governor election in Iowa to Samuel Merrill, receiving 57,287 votes (37.07%).
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How many votes has George Gillespie received?
George Gillespie has received 57,287 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 | GovernorIowa | Lost | 57,28737.07% | Samuel Merrill |
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