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Samuel Alschuler, Gubernatorial candidate

Samuel Alschuler

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1900
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Alschuler518,966
Opponents580,199
1
Elections run

Samuel Alschuler, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1900 governor election in Illinois to Richard Yates Jr., receiving 518,966 votes (46.06%).

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How many votes has Samuel Alschuler received?

Samuel Alschuler has received 518,966 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel Alschuler’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1900GovernorIllinoisLost518,96646.06%Richard Yates Jr.
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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.