Parker Watkins Hardin, Gubernatorial candidate

Parker Watkins Hardin

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1895
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hardin163,524
Opponents172,436
1
Elections run

Parker Watkins Hardin, a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1895 governor election in Kentucky to William O'Connell Bradley, receiving 163,524 votes (45.8%).

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How many votes has Parker Watkins Hardin received?

Parker Watkins Hardin has received 163,524 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Parker Watkins Hardin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1895GovernorKentuckyLost163,52445.8%William O'Connell Bradley
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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.