John Renshaw Thomson
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- September 25, 1800
- Died
- September 12, 1862
- Age at death
- 61
- Home state
- New Jersey
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1844
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thomson36,581
Opponents37,985
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Elections run
John Renshaw Thomson (1800–1862), a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1844 governor election in New Jersey to Charles C. Stratton, receiving 36,581 votes (49.06%).
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How many votes has John Renshaw Thomson received?
John Renshaw Thomson has received 36,581 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | GovernorNew Jersey | Lost | 36,58149.06% | Charles C. Stratton |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q200884). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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