Potter C. Sullivan

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Washington
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sullivan38,154
Opponents50,849
1
Elections run

Potter C. Sullivan, a Republican politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 governor election in Washington to John Rankin Rogers, receiving 38,154 votes (41.68%).

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How many votes has Potter C. Sullivan received?

Potter C. Sullivan has received 38,154 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Potter C. Sullivan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896GovernorWashingtonLost38,15441.68%John Rankin Rogers
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