James Eli Watson, Gubernatorial candidate

James Eli Watson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Watson334,040
Opponents348,849
1
Elections run

James Eli Watson, a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 governor election in Indiana to Thomas R. Marshall, receiving 334,040 votes (46.87%).

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How many votes has James Eli Watson received?

James Eli Watson has received 334,040 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Eli Watson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908GovernorIndianaLost334,04046.87%Thomas R. Marshall
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