George W. Gordon

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Know Nothing
On the ballot
1856
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gordon10,385
Opponents132,549
1
Elections run

George W. Gordon, a Know Nothing politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 governor election in Massachusetts to Henry J. Gardner, receiving 10,385 votes (6.62%).

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How many votes has George W. Gordon received?

George W. Gordon has received 10,385 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George W. Gordon’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1856GovernorMassachusettsLost10,3856.62%Henry J. Gardner
Erasmus Beach
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