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I. Dolphus Short

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Short8,500
Opponents115,219
1
Elections run

I. Dolphus Short, a Republican politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 governor election in Delaware to Richard McMullen, receiving 8,500 votes (6.86%).

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How many votes has I. Dolphus Short received?

I. Dolphus Short has received 8,500 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

I. Dolphus Short’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936GovernorDelawareLost8,5006.86%Richard McMullen
Harry L. Cannon
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.