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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Houston44,243
Opponents34,713
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Elections run
Sam Houston, a Democratic politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1827 governor election in Tennessee with 44,243 votes (56.04%), defeating Newton Cannon and Willie Blount.
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How many votes has Sam Houston received?
Sam Houston has received 44,243 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1827 | GovernorTennessee | Won | 44,24356.04% | Newton Cannon Willie Blount |
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