Joseph E. McDonald, Gubernatorial candidate

Joseph E. McDonald

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
August 29, 1819
Died
June 21, 1891
Age at death
71
Home state
Indiana
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1864
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McDonald131,200
Opponents152,275
1
Elections run

Joseph E. McDonald (1819–1891), a Democratic politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1864 governor election in Indiana to Oliver P. Morton, receiving 131,200 votes (46.28%).

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How many votes has Joseph E. McDonald received?

Joseph E. McDonald has received 131,200 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph E. McDonald’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1864GovernorIndianaLost131,20046.28%Oliver P. Morton
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