John A. Grimball

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Mississippi
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1837
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Grimball4,974
Opponents22,832
1
Elections run

John A. Grimball, a Whig politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1837 governor election in Mississippi to Alexander G. McNutt, receiving 4,974 votes (17.9%).

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How many votes has John A. Grimball received?

John A. Grimball has received 4,974 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John A. Grimball’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1837GovernorMississippiLost4,97417.9%Alexander G. McNutt
Jacob B. Morgan
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.