Merritt Clark
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- February 11, 1803
- Died
- January 1, 1898
- Age at death
- 94
- Home state
- Vermont
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1854–1855
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Clark27,621
Opponents57,055
2
Elections run
Between 1854 and 1855, Merritt Clark ran in 2 governor elections, losing all 2. Clark's biggest single-election total was 15,084 votes, in the 1854 governor election in Vermont.
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How many votes has Merritt Clark received?
Merritt Clark has received 27,621 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | GovernorVermont | Lost | 12,53722.9% | James M Slade Stephen Royce (head-to-head) |
| 1854 | GovernorVermont | Lost | 15,08433.8% | Stephen Royce (head-to-head) |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q6820338). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “Merritt Clark: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/merritt-clark. Accessed [date].