P. F. McClure

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1889
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McClure23,840
Opponents53,964
1
Elections run

P. F. McClure, a Democratic politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1889 governor election in South Dakota to Arthur C. Mellette, receiving 23,840 votes (30.64%).

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How many votes has P. F. McClure received?

P. F. McClure has received 23,840 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

P. F. McClure’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1889GovernorSouth DakotaLost23,84030.64%Arthur C. Mellette
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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.