Robert C. Ewing

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Missouri
Party
Know-Nothing
On the ballot
1856
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ewing40,589
Opponents74,611
1
Elections run

Robert C. Ewing, a Know-Nothing politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 governor election in Missouri to Trusten Polk, receiving 40,589 votes (35.23%).

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How many votes has Robert C. Ewing received?

Robert C. Ewing has received 40,589 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert C. Ewing’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1856GovernorMissouriLost40,58935.23%Trusten Polk
Thomas Benton
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