Gustavus Adolphus Henry Sr.
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 1, 1804
- Died
- January 1, 1880
- Age at death
- 76
- Home state
- Tennessee
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1853
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sr.61,163
Opponents63,413
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Elections run
Gustavus Adolphus Henry Sr. (1804–1880), a Whig politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1853 governor election in Tennessee to Andrew Johnson, receiving 61,163 votes (49.1%).
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How many votes has Gustavus Adolphus Henry Sr. received?
Gustavus Adolphus Henry Sr. has received 61,163 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | GovernorTennessee | Lost | 61,16349.1% | Andrew Johnson |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q1556822). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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