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Richard W. Johnson, Gubernatorial candidate

Richard W. Johnson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1881
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Johnson37,168
Opponents65,025
1
Elections run

Richard W. Johnson, a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1881 governor election in Minnesota to Lucius Frederick Hubbard, receiving 37,168 votes (35.17%).

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How many votes has Richard W. Johnson received?

Richard W. Johnson has received 37,168 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard W. Johnson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1881GovernorMinnesotaLost37,16835.17%Lucius Frederick Hubbard
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