Isaac Blackford, Gubernatorial candidate

Isaac Blackford

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
November 6, 1786
Died
December 31, 1859
Age at death
73
Home state
Indiana
Party
Nonpartisan candidate
On the ballot
1825
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Blackford12,165
Opponents13,852
1
Elections run

Isaac Blackford (1786–1859), a Nonpartisan Candidate politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1825 governor election in Indiana to James B. Ray, receiving 12,165 votes (46.76%).

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How many votes has Isaac Blackford received?

Isaac Blackford has received 12,165 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Isaac Blackford’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1825GovernorIndianaLost12,16546.76%James B. Ray
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q6076058). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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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.