John W. Yerkes
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- April 1, 1854
- Died
- June 23, 1922
- Age at death
- 68
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1900
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Yerkes229,363
Opponents233,052
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Elections run
John W. Yerkes (1854–1922), a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1900 governor election in Kentucky to J. C. W. Beckham, receiving 229,363 votes (49.09%).
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How many votes has John W. Yerkes received?
John W. Yerkes has received 229,363 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | GovernorKentucky · Special | Lost | 229,36349.09% | J. C. W. Beckham |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q123361270). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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