Josiah W. Begole
★ Governor
- Born
- January 20, 1815
- Died
- June 5, 1896
- Age at death
- 81
- Home state
- Michigan
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1882–1884
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Begole341,338
Opponents362,744
2
Elections run
Between 1882 and 1884, Josiah W. Begole ran in 2 governor elections, winning 1 and losing 1. Begole's biggest single-election total was 186,887 votes, in the 1884 governor election in Michigan. Begole's closest win came in the 1882 governor election in Michigan, decided by 4,754 votes.
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How many votes has Josiah W. Begole received?
Josiah W. Begole has received 341,338 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 1–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | GovernorMichigan | Lost | 186,88746.67% | Russell A. Alger David Preston |
| 1882 | GovernorMichigan | Won | 154,45149.28% | David Jerome |
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