George W. Morgan, Gubernatorial candidate

George W. Morgan

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
September 20, 1820
Died
July 26, 1893
Age at death
72
Home state
Ohio
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1865
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Morgan193,797
Opponents223,633
1
Elections run

George W. Morgan (1820–1893), a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1865 governor election in Ohio to Jacob Dolson Cox, receiving 193,797 votes (46.39%).

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How many votes has George W. Morgan received?

George W. Morgan has received 193,797 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George W. Morgan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1865GovernorOhioLost193,79746.39%Jacob Dolson Cox
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