Philip Francis Thomas, Governor

Philip Francis Thomas

Governor
Born
September 12, 1810
Died
October 2, 1890
Age at death
80
Home state
Maryland
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1847
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thomas34,388
Opponents33,676
1
Elections run

Philip Francis Thomas (1810–1890), a Democratic politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1847 governor election in Maryland with 34,388 votes (50.52%), defeating William Tilghman Goldsborough.

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How many votes has Philip Francis Thomas received?

Philip Francis Thomas has received 34,388 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Philip Francis Thomas’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1847GovernorMarylandWon34,38850.52%William Tilghman Goldsborough
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