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Morris Longstreth

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1848
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Longstreth168,225
Opponents168,522
1
Elections run

Morris Longstreth, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1848 governor election in Pennsylvania to William F. Johnston, receiving 168,225 votes (49.95%).

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How many votes has Morris Longstreth received?

Morris Longstreth has received 168,225 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Morris Longstreth’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1848GovernorPennsylvaniaLost168,22549.95%William F. Johnston
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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.