Peter Buell Porter, Gubernatorial candidate

Peter Buell Porter

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
August 14, 1773
Died
March 20, 1844
Age at death
70
Home state
New York
Party
Tammany Hall
On the ballot
1817
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Porter1,417
Opponents43,310
1
Elections run

Peter Buell Porter (1773–1844), a Tammany Hall politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1817 governor election in New York to DeWitt Clinton, receiving 1,417 votes (3.17%).

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How many votes has Peter Buell Porter received?

Peter Buell Porter has received 1,417 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter Buell Porter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1817GovernorNew YorkLost1,4173.17%DeWitt Clinton
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