Michael R. Daniel

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
April 13, 1940
Current age
86
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Daniel361,328
Opponents384,565
1
Elections run

Michael R. Daniel, a Democratic politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 governor election in South Carolina to Carroll Campbell, receiving 361,328 votes (47.9%).

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How many votes has Michael R. Daniel received?

Michael R. Daniel has received 361,328 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Michael R. Daniel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986GovernorSouth CarolinaLost361,32847.9%Carroll Campbell
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.