Gustavus A. Finkelnburg, Gubernatorial candidate

Gustavus A. Finkelnburg

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
April 6, 1837
Died
May 18, 1908
Age at death
71
Home state
Missouri
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1876
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Finkelnburg147,684
Opponents199,583
1
Elections run

Gustavus A. Finkelnburg (1837–1908), a Republican politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1876 governor election in Missouri to John S. Phelps, receiving 147,684 votes (42.17%).

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How many votes has Gustavus A. Finkelnburg received?

Gustavus A. Finkelnburg has received 147,684 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gustavus A. Finkelnburg’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1876GovernorMissouriLost147,68442.17%John S. Phelps
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