Joseph Hunter Bryan

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
April 9, 1782
Died
December 28, 1839
Age at death
57
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1820
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bryan28
Opponents157
1
Elections run

Joseph Hunter Bryan (1782–1839), a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1820 governor election in North Carolina to Jesse Franklin, receiving 28 votes (15.14%).

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How many votes has Joseph Hunter Bryan received?

Joseph Hunter Bryan has received 28 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph Hunter Bryan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1820GovernorNorth CarolinaLost2815.14%Jesse Franklin
Gabriel Holmes
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