John S. Wells
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- October 18, 1803
- Died
- August 1, 1860
- Age at death
- 56
- Home state
- New Hampshire
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1856–1858
0-3
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wells94,822
Opponents102,640
3
Elections run
Between 1856 and 1858, John S. Wells ran in 3 governor elections, losing all 3. Wells's biggest single-election total was 32,031 votes, in the 1856 governor election in New Hampshire.
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How many votes has John S. Wells received?
John S. Wells has received 94,822 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–3.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | GovernorNew Hampshire | Lost | 31,57746.47% | William Haile (head-to-head) |
| 1857 | GovernorNew Hampshire | Lost | 31,21447.38% | William Haile (head-to-head) |
| 1856 | GovernorNew Hampshire | Lost | 32,03148.02% | Ralph Metcalf |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q1339780). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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