Hugh G. Harrison
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- April 23, 1822
- Died
- August 12, 1891
- Age at death
- 69
- Home state
- Minnesota
- Party
- Prohibition Party
- On the ballot
- 1888
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Harrison17,026
Opponents244,606
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Elections run
Hugh G. Harrison (1822–1891), a Prohibition politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 governor election in Minnesota to William Rush Merriam, receiving 17,026 votes (6.5%).
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How many votes has Hugh G. Harrison received?
Hugh G. Harrison has received 17,026 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | GovernorMinnesota | Lost | 17,0266.5% | William Rush Merriam Eugene McLanahan Wilson |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q20963416). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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