George W. Summers, Gubernatorial candidate

George W. Summers

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
March 4, 1804
Died
September 19, 1868
Age at death
64
Home state
Virginia
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1851
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Summers59,476
Opponents67,074
1
Elections run

George W. Summers (1804–1868), a Whig politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1851 governor election in Virginia to Joseph Johnson, receiving 59,476 votes (47%).

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How many votes has George W. Summers received?

George W. Summers has received 59,476 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George W. Summers’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1851GovernorVirginiaLost59,47647%Joseph Johnson
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