Robert William Hughes
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 16, 1821
- Died
- December 10, 1901
- Age at death
- 80
- Home state
- Virginia
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1873
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hughes93,413
Opponents119,672
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Elections run
Robert William Hughes (1821–1901), a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1873 governor election in Virginia to James L. Kemper, receiving 93,413 votes (43.84%).
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How many votes has Robert William Hughes received?
Robert William Hughes has received 93,413 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | GovernorVirginia | Lost | 93,41343.84% | James L. Kemper |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q7351093). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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