Rufus King
Presidential nominee
- Born
- March 24, 1755
- Died
- April 29, 1827
- Age at death
- 72
- Party
- Federalist
- On the ballot
- 1816
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
King38,647
Opponents45,412
Total Electoral Votes
King34
Opponents183
2
Elections run
In 1816, Rufus King ran in 2 elections across 2 offices (President and Governor), losing all 2. King's biggest single-election total was 38,647 votes, in the 1816 governor election in New York.
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How many votes has Rufus King received?
Rufus King has received 38,647 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2, plus 34 electoral votes.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | President | Lost | —34 EV | James Monroe |
| 1816 | GovernorNew York | Lost | 38,64745.98% | Daniel D Tompkins |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q456794). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “Rufus King: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/rufus-king. Accessed [date].