James S. Buckmaster

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
People's
On the ballot
1858
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Buckmaster6,244
Opponents6,941
1
Elections run

James S. Buckmaster, a People's politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1858 governor election in Delaware to William Burton, receiving 6,244 votes (47.36%).

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How many votes has James S. Buckmaster received?

James S. Buckmaster has received 6,244 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James S. Buckmaster’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1858GovernorDelawareLost6,24447.36%William Burton
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