Gideon Welles
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- July 1, 1802
- Died
- February 11, 1878
- Age at death
- 75
- Home state
- Connecticut
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1856
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Welles6,740
Opponents58,712
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Elections run
Gideon Welles (1802–1878), a Republican politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 governor election in Connecticut to Samuel Ingham, receiving 6,740 votes (10.1%).
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How many votes has Gideon Welles received?
Gideon Welles has received 6,740 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | GovernorConnecticut | Lost | 6,74010.1% | Samuel Ingham William T. Minor |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q2303939). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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