James Ross
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- July 12, 1762
- Died
- November 27, 1847
- Age at death
- 85
- Home state
- Pennsylvania
- Party
- Federalist Party
- On the ballot
- 1799–1808
0-3
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ross89,253
Opponents153,890
3
Elections run
Between 1799 and 1808, James Ross ran in 3 governor elections, losing all 3. Ross's biggest single-election total was 39,575 votes, in the 1808 governor election in Pennsylvania.
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How many votes has James Ross received?
James Ross has received 89,253 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–3.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 | GovernorPennsylvania | Lost | 39,57535.5% | Simon Snyder |
| 1802 | GovernorPennsylvania | Lost | 17,03726.2% | Thomas McKean (head-to-head) |
| 1799 | GovernorPennsylvania | Lost | 32,64146.2% | Thomas McKean (head-to-head) |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q503524). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “James Ross: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/james-ross. Accessed [date].