Olney Ballou

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1847
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ballou4,350
Opponents6,300
1
Elections run

Olney Ballou, a Democratic politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1847 governor election in Rhode Island to Elisha Harris, receiving 4,350 votes (38.18%).

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How many votes has Olney Ballou received?

Olney Ballou has received 4,350 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Olney Ballou’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1847GovernorRhode IslandLost4,35038.18%Elisha Harris
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