John Allen

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1808
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Allen8,430
Opponents27,566
1
Elections run

John Allen, a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1808 governor election in Kentucky to Charles Scott, receiving 8,430 votes (23.42%).

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How many votes has John Allen received?

John Allen has received 8,430 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Allen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1808GovernorKentuckyLost8,43023.42%Green Clay
Charles Scott
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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.