Richard C. Byrd
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 1, 1805
- Died
- June 1, 1854
- Age at death
- 49
- Home state
- Arkansas
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1844
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Byrd2,514
Opponents16,104
1
Elections run
Richard C. Byrd (1805–1854), an Independent politician from Arkansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1844 governor election in Arkansas to Thomas S Drew, receiving 2,514 votes (13.5%).
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How many votes has Richard C. Byrd received?
Richard C. Byrd has received 2,514 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | GovernorArkansas | Lost | 2,51413.5% | Thomas S Drew Lorenzo Gibson |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q888973). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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