Joseph A. Wright
★ Governor
- Born
- April 17, 1810
- Died
- May 11, 1867
- Age at death
- 57
- Home state
- Indiana
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1849–1852
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wright169,572
Opponents140,859
2
Elections run
Between 1849 and 1852, Joseph A. Wright ran in 2 governor elections, winning all 2. Wright's biggest single-election total was 92,576 votes, in the 1852 governor election in Indiana. Wright's closest win came in the 1849 governor election in Indiana, decided by 9,778 votes.
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How many votes has Joseph A. Wright received?
Joseph A. Wright has received 169,572 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | GovernorIndiana | Won | 92,57654.61% | Nicholas McCarty |
| 1849 | GovernorIndiana | Won | 76,99652.27% | John A Matson |
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