John W. Bailey

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bailey158,142
Opponents266,738
1
Elections run

John W. Bailey, a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 governor election in Michigan to Albert E. Sleeper, receiving 158,142 votes (36.41%).

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How many votes has John W. Bailey received?

John W. Bailey has received 158,142 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John W. Bailey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918GovernorMichiganLost158,14236.41%Albert E. Sleeper
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