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Morris Beardsley

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Beardsley96,787
Opponents109,293
1
Elections run

Morris Beardsley, a Democratic politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 governor election in Connecticut to Marcus H. Holcomb, receiving 96,787 votes (45.27%).

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How many votes has Morris Beardsley received?

Morris Beardsley has received 96,787 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Morris Beardsley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916GovernorConnecticutLost96,78745.27%Marcus H. Holcomb
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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.