Samuel Dexter
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- May 14, 1761
- Died
- May 4, 1816
- Age at death
- 54
- Home state
- Massachusetts
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1814–1816
0-3
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dexter137,212
Opponents156,822
3
Elections run
Between 1814 and 1816, Samuel Dexter ran in 3 governor elections, losing all 3. Dexter's biggest single-election total was 47,321 votes, in the 1816 governor election in Massachusetts.
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How many votes has Samuel Dexter received?
Samuel Dexter has received 137,212 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–3.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | GovernorMassachusetts | Lost | 47,32148.8% | John Brooks |
| 1815 | GovernorMassachusetts | Lost | 43,93846.23% | Caleb Strong (head-to-head) |
| 1814 | GovernorMassachusetts | Lost | 45,95344.84% | Caleb Strong (head-to-head) |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q594570). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “Samuel Dexter: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/samuel-dexter. Accessed [date].