Hamilton Fish
★ Governor
- Born
- August 3, 1808
- Died
- September 7, 1893
- Age at death
- 85
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1848
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Fish218,776
Opponents239,796
1
Elections run
Hamilton Fish (1808–1893), a Whig politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1848 governor election in New York with 218,776 votes (47.6%), defeating John Adams Dix and Reuben H Walworth.
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How many votes has Hamilton Fish received?
Hamilton Fish has received 218,776 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | GovernorNew York | Won | 218,77647.6% | John Adams Dix Reuben H Walworth |
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