Nicholas McCarty

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1852
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McCarty73,641
Opponents92,576
1
Elections run

Nicholas McCarty, a Whig politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1852 governor election in Indiana to Joseph A. Wright, receiving 73,641 votes (43.44%).

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How many votes has Nicholas McCarty received?

Nicholas McCarty has received 73,641 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Nicholas McCarty’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1852GovernorIndianaLost73,64143.44%Joseph A. Wright
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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.