Jerome Kearby

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Populist Party
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kearby238,325
Opponents298,643
1
Elections run

Jerome Kearby, a Populist politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 governor election in Texas to Charles Culberson, receiving 238,325 votes (44.2%).

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How many votes has Jerome Kearby received?

Jerome Kearby has received 238,325 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jerome Kearby’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896GovernorTexasLost238,32544.2%Charles Culberson
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