Gilbert M. Woodward, Gubernatorial candidate

Gilbert M. Woodward

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
December 25, 1835
Died
March 13, 1914
Age at death
78
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Woodward114,529
Opponents133,247
1
Elections run

Gilbert M. Woodward (1835–1914), a Democratic politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 governor election in Wisconsin to Jeremiah McLain Rusk, receiving 114,529 votes (39.99%).

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How many votes has Gilbert M. Woodward received?

Gilbert M. Woodward has received 114,529 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gilbert M. Woodward’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886GovernorWisconsinLost114,52939.99%Jeremiah McLain Rusk
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