George Washington Woodward, Gubernatorial candidate

George Washington Woodward

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
March 26, 1809
Died
May 10, 1875
Age at death
66
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1863
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Woodward254,171
Opponents269,506
1
Elections run

George Washington Woodward (1809–1875), a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1863 governor election in Pennsylvania to Andrew Gregg Curtin, receiving 254,171 votes (48.5%).

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How many votes has George Washington Woodward received?

George Washington Woodward has received 254,171 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George Washington Woodward’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1863GovernorPennsylvaniaLost254,17148.5%Andrew Gregg Curtin
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