Romulus M. Saunders, Gubernatorial candidate

Romulus M. Saunders

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
March 3, 1791
Died
April 21, 1867
Age at death
76
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1840
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Saunders35,903
Opponents44,484
1
Elections run

Romulus M. Saunders (1791–1867), a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1840 governor election in North Carolina to John Motley Morehead, receiving 35,903 votes (44.67%).

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How many votes has Romulus M. Saunders received?

Romulus M. Saunders has received 35,903 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Romulus M. Saunders’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1840GovernorNorth CarolinaLost35,90344.67%John Motley Morehead
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