S.F. Wilson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1880
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wilson57,568
Opponents183,047
1
Elections run

S.F. Wilson, a Democratic politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1880 governor election in Tennessee to Alvin Hawkins, receiving 57,568 votes (23.57%).

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How many votes has S.F. Wilson received?

S.F. Wilson has received 57,568 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

S.F. Wilson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1880GovernorTennesseeLost57,56823.57%Alvin Hawkins
John Vines Wright
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