John Augustus Griswold, Gubernatorial candidate

John Augustus Griswold

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
November 11, 1822
Died
October 31, 1872
Age at death
49
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1868
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Griswold411,355
Opponents439,301
1
Elections run

John Augustus Griswold (1822–1872), a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1868 governor election in New York to John T. Hoffman, receiving 411,355 votes (48.36%).

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How many votes has John Augustus Griswold received?

John Augustus Griswold has received 411,355 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Augustus Griswold’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1868GovernorNew YorkLost411,35548.36%John T. Hoffman
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