Robert K. McLaughlin

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1834
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McLaughlin4,315
Opponents27,578
1
Elections run

Robert K. McLaughlin, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1834 governor election in Illinois to Joseph Duncan, receiving 4,315 votes (13.16%).

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How many votes has Robert K. McLaughlin received?

Robert K. McLaughlin has received 4,315 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert K. McLaughlin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1834GovernorIllinoisLost4,31513.16%Joseph Duncan
William Kinney
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