Peter Couchman

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1892
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Couchman14,472
Opponents55,938
1
Elections run

Peter Couchman, a Democratic politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1892 governor election in South Dakota to Charles H. Sheldon, receiving 14,472 votes (20.55%).

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How many votes has Peter Couchman received?

Peter Couchman has received 14,472 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter Couchman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1892GovernorSouth DakotaLost14,47220.55%Charles H. Sheldon
Abraham Lincoln Van Osdel
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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.