J. Madison Wells
★ Governor
- Home state
- Louisiana
- Party
- Conservative Union
- On the ballot
- 1865
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wells22,312
Opponents5,497
1
Elections run
J. Madison Wells, a Conservative Union politician from Louisiana, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1865 governor election in Louisiana with 22,312 votes (80.23%), defeating Henry Watkins Allen.
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How many votes has J. Madison Wells received?
J. Madison Wells has received 22,312 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | GovernorLouisiana | Won | 22,31280.23% | Henry Watkins Allen |
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