James Albert Gary, Gubernatorial candidate

James Albert Gary

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1879
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gary68,609
Opponents90,771
1
Elections run

James Albert Gary, a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1879 governor election in Maryland to William Thomas Hamilton, receiving 68,609 votes (42.98%).

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How many votes has James Albert Gary received?

James Albert Gary has received 68,609 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Albert Gary’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1879GovernorMarylandLost68,60942.98%William Thomas Hamilton
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