John H. Powers

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
People's Party
On the ballot
1890
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Powers70,187
Opponents140,209
1
Elections run

John H. Powers, a People's politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1890 governor election in Nebraska to James E Boyd, receiving 70,187 votes (32.8%).

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How many votes has John H. Powers received?

John H. Powers has received 70,187 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John H. Powers’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1890GovernorNebraskaLost70,18732.8%James E Boyd
Lucius D. Richards
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