James L. McDowell

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kansas
Party
National Union Party
On the ballot
1866
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McDowell8,152
Opponents19,370
1
Elections run

James L. McDowell, a National Union politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1866 governor election in Kansas to Samuel J. Crawford, receiving 8,152 votes (29.62%).

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How many votes has James L. McDowell received?

James L. McDowell has received 8,152 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James L. McDowell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1866GovernorKansasLost8,15229.62%Samuel J. Crawford
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