George R. Clayton

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Mississippi
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1843
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Clayton17,322
Opponents21,035
1
Elections run

George R. Clayton, a Whig politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1843 governor election in Mississippi to Albert G. Brown, receiving 17,322 votes (43.6%).

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How many votes has George R. Clayton received?

George R. Clayton has received 17,322 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George R. Clayton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1843GovernorMississippiLost17,32243.6%Albert G. Brown
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.