James Shields
Gubernatorial candidate
- Home state
- Alabama
- Party
- Whig
- On the ballot
- 1851
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shields5,749
Opponents37,480
1
Elections run
James Shields, a Whig politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1851 governor election in Alabama to Henry W. Collier, receiving 5,749 votes (13.16%).
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How many votes has James Shields received?
James Shields has received 5,749 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | GovernorAlabama | Lost | 5,74913.16% | Henry W. Collier |
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