James H. Hughes, Gubernatorial candidate

James H. Hughes

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 14, 1867
Died
August 29, 1953
Age at death
86
Home state
Delaware
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hughes24,053
Opponents26,673
1
Elections run

James H. Hughes (1867–1953), a Democratic politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 governor election in Delaware to John G. Townsend Jr., receiving 24,053 votes (46.96%).

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How many votes has James H. Hughes received?

James H. Hughes has received 24,053 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James H. Hughes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916GovernorDelawareLost24,05346.96%John G. Townsend Jr.
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