James Bowdoin
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- August 7, 1726
- Died
- November 6, 1790
- Age at death
- 64
- Home state
- Massachusetts
- Party
- Nonpartisan politician
- On the ballot
- 1789–1790
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bowdoin5,337
Opponents31,669
2
Elections run
Between 1789 and 1790, James Bowdoin ran in 2 governor elections, losing all 2. Bowdoin's biggest single-election total was 3,457 votes, in the 1789 governor election in Massachusetts.
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How many votes has James Bowdoin received?
James Bowdoin has received 5,337 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | GovernorMassachusetts | Lost | 1,88011.33% | John Hancock (head-to-head) |
| 1789 | GovernorMassachusetts | Lost | 3,45716.09% | John Hancock (head-to-head) |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q888645). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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