Robert B. Richardson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
North Dakota
Party
People's Party
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Richardson20,690
Opponents25,918
1
Elections run

Robert B. Richardson, a People's politician from North Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 governor election in North Dakota to Frank A. Briggs, receiving 20,690 votes (44.39%).

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How many votes has Robert B. Richardson received?

Robert B. Richardson has received 20,690 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert B. Richardson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896GovernorNorth DakotaLost20,69044.39%Frank A. Briggs
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.