Samuel R. Mason

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Green
On the ballot
1878
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mason81,758
Opponents616,627
1
Elections run

Samuel R. Mason, a Green politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1878 governor election in Pennsylvania to Henry M. Hoyt, receiving 81,758 votes (11.7%).

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How many votes has Samuel R. Mason received?

Samuel R. Mason has received 81,758 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel R. Mason’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1878GovernorPennsylvaniaLost81,75811.7%Henry M. Hoyt
Andrew H. Dill
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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.