R. Tarvin Baker

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1868
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Baker25,734
Opponents114,412
1
Elections run

R. Tarvin Baker, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1868 governor election in Kentucky to John W. Stevenson, receiving 25,734 votes (18.36%).

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How many votes has R. Tarvin Baker received?

R. Tarvin Baker has received 25,734 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

R. Tarvin Baker’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1868GovernorKentucky · SpecialLost25,73418.36%John W. Stevenson
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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.