John Taylor Hamilton, Gubernatorial candidate

John Taylor Hamilton

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
October 16, 1843
Died
January 25, 1925
Age at death
81
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1914
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hamilton181,036
Opponents207,881
1
Elections run

John Taylor Hamilton (1843–1925), a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1914 governor election in Iowa to George W. Clarke, receiving 181,036 votes (42.94%).

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How many votes has John Taylor Hamilton received?

John Taylor Hamilton has received 181,036 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Taylor Hamilton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1914GovernorIowaLost181,03642.94%George W. Clarke
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