Robert Francis Withers Allston
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- April 21, 1801
- Died
- April 7, 1864
- Age at death
- 62
- Home state
- South Carolina
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1842
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Allston76
Opponents83
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Elections run
Robert Francis Withers Allston (1801–1864), a Democratic politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1842 governor election in South Carolina to James H. Hammond, receiving 76 votes (47.21%).
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How many votes has Robert Francis Withers Allston received?
Robert Francis Withers Allston has received 76 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | GovernorSouth Carolina | Lost | 7647.21% | James H. Hammond |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q2157142). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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