Henry Donnel Foster, Gubernatorial candidate

Henry Donnel Foster

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
December 19, 1808
Died
October 16, 1880
Age at death
71
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1860
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Foster230,230
Opponents262,346
1
Elections run

Henry Donnel Foster (1808–1880), a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1860 governor election in Pennsylvania to Andrew Gregg Curtin, receiving 230,230 votes (46.74%).

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How many votes has Henry Donnel Foster received?

Henry Donnel Foster has received 230,230 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Henry Donnel Foster’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1860GovernorPennsylvaniaLost230,23046.74%Andrew Gregg Curtin
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