John Vines Wright, Gubernatorial candidate

John Vines Wright

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1880
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wright79,081
Opponents161,534
1
Elections run

John Vines Wright, a Democratic politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1880 governor election in Tennessee to Alvin Hawkins, receiving 79,081 votes (32.38%).

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How many votes has John Vines Wright received?

John Vines Wright has received 79,081 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Vines Wright’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1880GovernorTennesseeLost79,08132.38%Alvin Hawkins
S.F. Wilson
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