Rufus P. Ranney
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- October 30, 1813
- Died
- December 6, 1891
- Age at death
- 78
- Home state
- Ohio
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1859
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ranney171,226
Opponents184,557
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Elections run
Rufus P. Ranney (1813–1891), a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1859 governor election in Ohio to William Dennison Jr., receiving 171,226 votes (48.13%).
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How many votes has Rufus P. Ranney received?
Rufus P. Ranney has received 171,226 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | GovernorOhio | Lost | 171,22648.13% | William Dennison Jr. |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q7378081). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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