John R. McLean

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1899
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McLean368,176
Opponents523,920
1
Elections run

John R. McLean, a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1899 governor election in Ohio to George K. Nash, receiving 368,176 votes (40.54%).

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How many votes has John R. McLean received?

John R. McLean has received 368,176 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John R. McLean’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1899GovernorOhioLost368,17640.54%George K. Nash
Samuel M. Jones
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