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Samuel Jefferson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1862
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jefferson8,044
Opponents8,155
1
Elections run

Samuel Jefferson, a Democratic politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1862 governor election in Delaware to William Cannon, receiving 8,044 votes (49.66%).

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How many votes has Samuel Jefferson received?

Samuel Jefferson has received 8,044 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel Jefferson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1862GovernorDelawareLost8,04449.66%William Cannon
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