James Lawrence Orr
★ Governor
- Born
- May 5, 1822
- Died
- May 5, 1873
- Age at death
- 51
- Home state
- South Carolina
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1865
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Orr9,928
Opponents9,186
1
Elections run
James Lawrence Orr (1822–1873), an Independent politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1865 governor election in South Carolina with 9,928 votes (51.9%), defeating Wade Hampton III.
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How many votes has James Lawrence Orr received?
James Lawrence Orr has received 9,928 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | GovernorSouth Carolina | Won | 9,92851.9% | Wade Hampton III |
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