John Francis Mercer
★ Governor
- Born
- May 17, 1759
- Died
- August 30, 1821
- Age at death
- 62
- Home state
- Maryland
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1801–1802
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mercer112
Opponents48
2
Elections run
Between 1801 and 1802, John Francis Mercer ran in 2 governor elections, winning all 2. Mercer's biggest single-election total was 59 votes, in the 1801 governor election in Maryland. Mercer's closest win came in the 1802 governor election in Maryland, decided by 31 votes.
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How many votes has John Francis Mercer received?
John Francis Mercer has received 112 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1802 | GovernorMaryland | Won | 5370.67% | James Murray (head-to-head) |
| 1801 | GovernorMaryland | Won | 5969.41% | James Murray (head-to-head) |
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