John M. Cheney, Gubernatorial candidate

John M. Cheney

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Florida
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cheney6,453
Opponents35,463
1
Elections run

John M. Cheney, a Republican politician from Florida, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 governor election in Florida to Albert W. Gilchrist, receiving 6,453 votes (15.4%).

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How many votes has John M. Cheney received?

John M. Cheney has received 6,453 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John M. Cheney’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908GovernorFloridaLost6,45315.4%Albert W. Gilchrist
Andrew Pettigrew
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.