John Blackmer

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Prohibition Party
On the ballot
1889
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Blackmer15,108
Opponents247,939
1
Elections run

John Blackmer, a Prohibition politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1889 governor election in Massachusetts to John Q. A. Brackett, receiving 15,108 votes (5.74%).

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How many votes has John Blackmer received?

John Blackmer has received 15,108 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Blackmer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1889GovernorMassachusettsLost15,1085.74%John Q. A. Brackett
William Russell
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