George Shortridge

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Know Nothing
On the ballot
1855
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shortridge32,086
Opponents43,930
1
Elections run

George Shortridge, a Know Nothing politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1855 governor election in Alabama to John A. Winston, receiving 32,086 votes (42.21%).

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How many votes has George Shortridge received?

George Shortridge has received 32,086 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George Shortridge’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1855GovernorAlabamaLost32,08642.21%John A. Winston
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