George Washington Jones
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- September 5, 1828
- Died
- July 11, 1903
- Age at death
- 74
- Home state
- Texas
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1882–1884
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jones190,951
Opponents388,600
2
Elections run
Between 1882 and 1884, George Washington Jones ran in 2 governor elections, losing all 2. Jones's biggest single-election total was 102,501 votes, in the 1882 governor election in Texas.
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How many votes has George Washington Jones received?
George Washington Jones has received 190,951 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | GovernorTexas | Lost | 88,45027.1% | John Ireland (head-to-head) Anthony Banning Norton |
| 1882 | GovernorTexas | Lost | 102,50140.4% | John Ireland (head-to-head) |
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