James B. Shepard

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1846
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shepard35,627
Opponents43,486
1
Elections run

James B. Shepard, a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1846 governor election in North Carolina to William Alexander Graham, receiving 35,627 votes (45.03%).

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How many votes has James B. Shepard received?

James B. Shepard has received 35,627 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James B. Shepard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1846GovernorNorth CarolinaLost35,62745.03%William Alexander Graham
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