Henry H. Wells
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- September 17, 1823
- Died
- February 12, 1900
- Age at death
- 76
- Home state
- Virginia
- Party
- Republican
- Years in office
- 1 year as governor
- On the ballot
- 1869
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wells101,184
Opponents119,502
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Elections run
Henry H. Wells (1823–1900), a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1869 governor election in Virginia to Gilbert Carlton Walker, receiving 101,184 votes (45.85%).
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How many votes has Henry H. Wells received?
Henry H. Wells has received 101,184 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 | GovernorVirginia | Lost | 101,18445.85% | Gilbert Carlton Walker |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q440229). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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