John Geddes
★ Governor
- Born
- December 25, 1777
- Died
- March 4, 1828
- Age at death
- 50
- Home state
- South Carolina
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1812–1820
1-3
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Geddes1,462
Opponents1,615
4
Elections run
Between 1812 and 1820, John Geddes ran in 4 elections across 2 offices (Governor and U.S. House), winning 1 and losing 3. Geddes's biggest single-election total was 1,284 votes, in the 1820 U.S. House election in South Carolina's District 1. Geddes's closest win came in the 1818 governor election in South Carolina, decided by 11 votes.
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How many votes has John Geddes received?
John Geddes has received 1,462 popular votes across 4 U.S. elections, with a career record of 1–3.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | U.S. HouseSouth Carolina | Lost | 1,28449.2% | Joel Poinsett |
| 1818 | GovernorSouth Carolina | Won | 8152.94% | John Taylor |
| 1814 | GovernorSouth Carolina | Lost | 2113.12% | David Rogerson Williams |
| 1812 | GovernorSouth Carolina | Lost | 7648.1% | Joseph Alston |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q1700181). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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