Robert Yates
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 27, 1738
- Died
- September 9, 1801
- Age at death
- 63
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1789–1795
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Yates17,854
Opponents19,872
2
Elections run
Between 1789 and 1795, Robert Yates ran in 2 governor elections, losing all 2. Yates's biggest single-election total was 11,892 votes, in the 1795 governor election in New York.
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How many votes has Robert Yates received?
Robert Yates has received 17,854 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | GovernorNew York | Lost | 11,89246.21% | John Jay |
| 1789 | GovernorNew York | Lost | 5,96248.26% | George Clinton |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q947159). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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