Richard Yates
★ Governor
- Born
- January 18, 1815
- Died
- November 27, 1873
- Age at death
- 58
- Home state
- Illinois
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1860
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Yates172,196
Opponents159,253
1
Elections run
Richard Yates (1815–1873), a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1860 governor election in Illinois with 172,196 votes (51.19%), defeating James C. Allen.
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How many votes has Richard Yates received?
Richard Yates has received 172,196 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | GovernorIllinois | Won | 172,19651.19% | James C. Allen |
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