Richard Yates Jr.
★ Governor
- Born
- December 12, 1860
- Died
- April 11, 1936
- Age at death
- 75
- Home state
- Illinois
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1900
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.580,199
Opponents518,966
1
Elections run
Richard Yates Jr. (1860–1936), a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1900 governor election in Illinois with 580,199 votes (51.49%), defeating Samuel Alschuler.
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How many votes has Richard Yates Jr. received?
Richard Yates Jr. has received 580,199 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | GovernorIllinois | Won | 580,19951.49% | Samuel Alschuler |
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