Samuel Wadsworth Gould, Gubernatorial candidate

Samuel Wadsworth Gould

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 1, 1852
Died
December 19, 1935
Age at death
83
Home state
Maine
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1902
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gould38,107
Opponents63,354
1
Elections run

Samuel Wadsworth Gould (1852–1935), a Democratic politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1902 governor election in Maine to John Fremont Hill, receiving 38,107 votes (35.32%).

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How many votes has Samuel Wadsworth Gould received?

Samuel Wadsworth Gould has received 38,107 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Samuel Wadsworth Gould’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1902GovernorMaineLost38,10735.32%John Fremont Hill
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