Josiah Chapin

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1851
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chapin6,106
Opponents7,119
1
Elections run

Josiah Chapin, a Whig politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1851 governor election in Rhode Island to Philip Allen, receiving 6,106 votes (46.11%).

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How many votes has Josiah Chapin received?

Josiah Chapin has received 6,106 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Josiah Chapin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1851GovernorRhode IslandLost6,10646.11%Philip Allen
Edward Harris
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