John S. Hough

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Colorado
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1880
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hough23,547
Opponents28,465
1
Elections run

John S. Hough, a Democratic politician from Colorado, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1880 governor election in Colorado to Frederick Walker Pitkin, receiving 23,547 votes (44.08%).

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How many votes has John S. Hough received?

John S. Hough has received 23,547 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John S. Hough’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1880GovernorColoradoLost23,54744.08%Frederick Walker Pitkin
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