James Yell

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Arkansas
Party
Know Nothing
On the ballot
1856
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Yell14,841
Opponents27,612
1
Elections run

James Yell, a Know Nothing politician from Arkansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 governor election in Arkansas to Elias Nelson Conway, receiving 14,841 votes (34.95%).

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How many votes has James Yell received?

James Yell has received 14,841 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Yell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1856GovernorArkansasLost14,84134.95%Elias Nelson Conway
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