Henry B. Lovering, Gubernatorial candidate

Henry B. Lovering

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
April 8, 1841
Died
April 5, 1911
Age at death
69
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1887
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lovering118,394
Opponents136,000
1
Elections run

Henry B. Lovering (1841–1911), a Democratic politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1887 governor election in Massachusetts to Oliver Ames, receiving 118,394 votes (44.5%).

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How many votes has Henry B. Lovering received?

Henry B. Lovering has received 118,394 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Henry B. Lovering’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1887GovernorMassachusettsLost118,39444.5%Oliver Ames
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