John Kerr Jr.

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1852
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.42,993
Opponents48,484
1
Elections run

John Kerr Jr., a Whig politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1852 governor election in North Carolina to David Settle Reid, receiving 42,993 votes (47%).

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How many votes has John Kerr Jr. received?

John Kerr Jr. has received 42,993 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Kerr Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1852GovernorNorth CarolinaLost42,99347%David Settle Reid
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