Hart B. Holton, Gubernatorial candidate

Hart B. Holton

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
October 13, 1835
Died
January 4, 1907
Age at death
71
Home state
Maryland
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1883
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Holton80,707
Opponents92,694
1
Elections run

Hart B. Holton (1835–1907), a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1883 governor election in Maryland to Robert Milligan McLane, receiving 80,707 votes (46.54%).

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How many votes has Hart B. Holton received?

Hart B. Holton has received 80,707 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hart B. Holton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1883GovernorMarylandLost80,70746.54%Robert Milligan McLane
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