George Gillespie

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1869
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gillespie57,287
Opponents97,243
1
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

George Gillespie’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1869GovernorIowaLost57,28737.07%Samuel Merrill
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