Gustavus Koerner
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- November 20, 1809
- Died
- April 9, 1896
- Age at death
- 86
- Home state
- Illinois
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1872
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Koerner197,084
Opponents237,774
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Elections run
Gustavus Koerner (1809–1896), a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1872 governor election in Illinois to Richard J Oglesby, receiving 197,084 votes (45.1%).
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How many votes has Gustavus Koerner received?
Gustavus Koerner has received 197,084 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 | GovernorIllinois | Lost | 197,08445.1% | Richard J Oglesby |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q214481). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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