3-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kirkwood241,690
Opponents189,847
3
Elections run
Between 1859 and 1875, Samuel J. Kirkwood ran in 3 governor elections, winning all 3. Kirkwood's biggest single-election total was 124,855 votes, in the 1875 governor election in Iowa. Kirkwood's closest win came in the 1859 governor election in Iowa, decided by 3,200 votes.
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How many votes has Samuel J. Kirkwood received?
Samuel J. Kirkwood has received 241,690 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 3–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | GovernorIowa | Won | 124,85557.03% | Shepherd Leffler |
| 1861 | GovernorIowa | Won | 60,30355.48% | William H. Merritt |
| 1859 | GovernorIowa | Won | 56,53251.46% | Augustus C. Dodge |
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