Richard B. Carpenter

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Reform
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Carpenter51,537
Opponents85,071
1
Elections run

Richard B. Carpenter, a Reform politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 governor election in South Carolina to Robert Kingston Scott, receiving 51,537 votes (37.72%).

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How many votes has Richard B. Carpenter received?

Richard B. Carpenter has received 51,537 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard B. Carpenter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870GovernorSouth CarolinaLost51,53737.72%Robert Kingston Scott
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