John Dumont

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1837
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dumont36,915
Opponents46,067
1
Elections run

John Dumont, a Whig politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1837 governor election in Indiana to David Wallace, receiving 36,915 votes (44.49%).

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How many votes has John Dumont received?

John Dumont has received 36,915 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Dumont’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1837GovernorIndianaLost36,91544.49%David Wallace
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