Newton A.K. Bugbee, Gubernatorial candidate

Newton A.K. Bugbee

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
April 21, 1876
Died
June 1, 1965
Age at death
89
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1919
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bugbee202,976
Opponents217,486
1
Elections run

Newton A.K. Bugbee (1876–1965), a Republican politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1919 governor election in New Jersey to Edward I. Edwards, receiving 202,976 votes (45.9%).

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How many votes has Newton A.K. Bugbee received?

Newton A.K. Bugbee has received 202,976 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Newton A.K. Bugbee’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1919GovernorNew JerseyLost202,97645.9%Edward I. Edwards
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q16003805). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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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.