James G. Birney
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- February 4, 1792
- Died
- November 18, 1857
- Age at death
- 65
- Home state
- Michigan
- Party
- Liberty Party
- On the ballot
- 1843–1845
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Birney5,821
Opponents72,730
2
Elections run
Between 1843 and 1845, James G. Birney ran in 2 governor elections, losing all 2. Birney's biggest single-election total was 3,045 votes, in the 1845 governor election in Michigan.
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How many votes has James G. Birney received?
James G. Birney has received 5,821 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 | GovernorMichigan | Lost | 3,0457.69% | Alpheus Felch Stephen Vickery |
| 1843 | GovernorMichigan | Lost | 2,7767.09% | John S. Barry Zina Pitcher |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q446438). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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