James B. Ray
★ Governor
- Born
- February 19, 1794
- Died
- August 4, 1848
- Age at death
- 54
- Home state
- Indiana
- Party
- Nonpartisan candidate
- On the ballot
- 1825–1828
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ray28,983
Opponents35,314
2
Elections run
Between 1825 and 1828, James B. Ray ran in 2 governor elections, winning all 2. Ray's biggest single-election total was 15,131 votes, in the 1828 governor election in Indiana. Ray's closest win came in the 1825 governor election in Indiana, decided by 1,687 votes.
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How many votes has James B. Ray received?
James B. Ray has received 28,983 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1828 | GovernorIndiana | Won | 15,13139.5% | Israel T. Canby Harbin H. Moore |
| 1825 | GovernorIndiana | Won | 13,85253.24% | Isaac Blackford |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q1679989). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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