Robert R. Bishop, Gubernatorial candidate

Robert R. Bishop

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
March 13, 1834
Died
October 7, 1910
Age at death
76
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1882
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bishop119,947
Opponents133,946
1
Elections run

Robert R. Bishop (1834–1910), a Republican politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1882 governor election in Massachusetts to Benjamin Franklin Butler, receiving 119,947 votes (46.82%).

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How many votes has Robert R. Bishop received?

Robert R. Bishop has received 119,947 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert R. Bishop’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1882GovernorMassachusettsLost119,94746.82%Benjamin Franklin Butler
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q16856065). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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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.