John R. Goodin, Gubernatorial candidate

John R. Goodin

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
December 14, 1836
Died
December 18, 1885
Age at death
49
Home state
Kansas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1878
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Goodin37,208
Opponents101,077
1
Elections run

John R. Goodin (1836–1885), a Democratic politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1878 governor election in Kansas to John St. John, receiving 37,208 votes (26.91%).

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How many votes has John R. Goodin received?

John R. Goodin has received 37,208 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John R. Goodin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1878GovernorKansasLost37,20826.91%John St. John
David P. Mitchell
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