James Carroll Robinson, Gubernatorial candidate

James Carroll Robinson

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
August 19, 1823
Died
November 3, 1886
Age at death
63
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1864
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Robinson158,711
Opponents190,376
1
Elections run

James Carroll Robinson (1823–1886), a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1864 governor election in Illinois to Richard J Oglesby, receiving 158,711 votes (45.46%).

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How many votes has James Carroll Robinson received?

James Carroll Robinson has received 158,711 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Carroll Robinson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1864GovernorIllinoisLost158,71145.46%Richard J Oglesby
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