Robert Milligan McLane, Governor

Robert Milligan McLane

Governor
Born
June 23, 1815
Died
April 16, 1898
Age at death
82
Home state
Maryland
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1883
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McLane92,694
Opponents80,707
1
Elections run

Robert Milligan McLane (1815–1898), a Democratic politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1883 governor election in Maryland with 92,694 votes (53.46%), defeating Hart B. Holton.

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How many votes has Robert Milligan McLane received?

Robert Milligan McLane has received 92,694 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Robert Milligan McLane’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1883GovernorMarylandWon92,69453.46%Hart B. Holton
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