Hiram C. Wheeler

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1891
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wheeler199,381
Opponents207,594
1
Elections run

Hiram C. Wheeler, a Republican politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1891 governor election in Iowa to Horace Boies, receiving 199,381 votes (47.45%).

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How many votes has Hiram C. Wheeler received?

Hiram C. Wheeler has received 199,381 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Hiram C. Wheeler’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1891GovernorIowaLost199,38147.45%Horace Boies
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