Joseph Johnson
★ Governor
- Born
- December 19, 1785
- Died
- February 27, 1877
- Age at death
- 91
- Home state
- Virginia
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1851
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Johnson67,074
Opponents59,476
1
Elections run
Joseph Johnson (1785–1877), a Democratic politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1851 governor election in Virginia with 67,074 votes (53%), defeating George W. Summers.
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How many votes has Joseph Johnson received?
Joseph Johnson has received 67,074 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | GovernorVirginia | Won | 67,07453% | George W. Summers |
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