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Rowland G. Paynter

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Paynter22,794
Opponents24,905
1
Elections run

Rowland G. Paynter, a Democratic politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 governor election in Delaware to Simeon S. Pennewill, receiving 22,794 votes (47.56%).

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How many votes has Rowland G. Paynter received?

Rowland G. Paynter has received 22,794 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Rowland G. Paynter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908GovernorDelawareLost22,79447.56%Simeon S. Pennewill
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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.