John W. Bookwalter

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1881
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bookwalter288,426
Opponents312,735
1
Elections run

John W. Bookwalter, a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1881 governor election in Ohio to Charles Foster, receiving 288,426 votes (46.21%).

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How many votes has John W. Bookwalter received?

John W. Bookwalter has received 288,426 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John W. Bookwalter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1881GovernorOhioLost288,42646.21%Charles Foster
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