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J. Hamilton Lewis, Gubernatorial candidate

J. Hamilton Lewis

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lewis731,541
Opponents1.2M
1
Elections run

J. Hamilton Lewis, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 governor election in Illinois to Len Small, receiving 731,541 votes (34.64%).

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How many votes has J. Hamilton Lewis received?

J. Hamilton Lewis has received 731,541 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J. Hamilton Lewis’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920GovernorIllinoisLost731,54134.64%Len Small
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