James S. Wadsworth, Gubernatorial candidate

James S. Wadsworth

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
New York
Party
National Union Party
On the ballot
1862
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wadsworth295,897
Opponents306,649
1
Elections run

James S. Wadsworth, a National Union politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1862 governor election in New York to Horatio Seymour, receiving 295,897 votes (49.11%).

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How many votes has James S. Wadsworth received?

James S. Wadsworth has received 295,897 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James S. Wadsworth’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1862GovernorNew YorkLost295,89749.11%Horatio Seymour
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