J. Proctor Knott
★ Governor
- Born
- August 29, 1830
- Died
- June 19, 1911
- Age at death
- 80
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1883
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Knott133,615
Opponents89,181
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Elections run
J. Proctor Knott (1830–1911), a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1883 governor election in Kentucky with 133,615 votes (59.97%), defeating Thomas Z. Morrow.
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How many votes has J. Proctor Knott received?
J. Proctor Knott has received 133,615 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | GovernorKentucky | Won | 133,61559.97% | Thomas Z. Morrow |
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