Lazarus W. Powell
★ Governor
- Born
- October 6, 1812
- Died
- July 3, 1867
- Age at death
- 54
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1848–1851
1-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Powell112,866
Opponents120,489
2
Elections run
Between 1848 and 1851, Lazarus W. Powell ran in 2 governor elections, winning 1 and losing 1. Powell's biggest single-election total was 58,045 votes, in the 1848 governor election in Kentucky. Powell's closest win came in the 1851 governor election in Kentucky, decided by 798 votes.
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How many votes has Lazarus W. Powell received?
Lazarus W. Powell has received 112,866 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 1–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | GovernorKentucky | Won | 54,82148.78% | Archibald Dixon |
| 1848 | GovernorKentucky | Lost | 58,04546.62% | John J. Crittenden |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q734742). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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