Pierson B. Reading
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- November 26, 1816
- Died
- May 29, 1868
- Age at death
- 51
- Home state
- California
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1851
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Reading22,735
Opponents23,175
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Elections run
Pierson B. Reading (1816–1868), a Whig politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1851 governor election in California to John Bigler, receiving 22,735 votes (49.52%).
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How many votes has Pierson B. Reading received?
Pierson B. Reading has received 22,735 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | GovernorCalifornia | Lost | 22,73549.52% | John Bigler |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q7192635). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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