Lafayette S. Foster
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- November 22, 1806
- Died
- September 19, 1880
- Age at death
- 73
- Home state
- Connecticut
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1850–1851
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Foster56,636
Opponents58,505
2
Elections run
Between 1850 and 1851, Lafayette S. Foster ran in 2 governor elections, losing all 2. Foster's biggest single-election total was 28,856 votes, in the 1851 governor election in Connecticut.
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How many votes has Lafayette S. Foster received?
Lafayette S. Foster has received 56,636 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | GovernorConnecticut | Lost | 28,85646.95% | Thomas H. Seymour (head-to-head) |
| 1850 | GovernorConnecticut | Lost | 27,78047.02% | Thomas H. Seymour (head-to-head) |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q1800163). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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