Samuel Wells
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- August 15, 1801
- Died
- July 15, 1868
- Age at death
- 66
- Home state
- Ohio
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1855–1856
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wells91,969
Opponents138,179
2
Elections run
Between 1855 and 1856, Samuel Wells ran in 2 governor elections, losing all 2. Wells's biggest single-election total was 48,341 votes, in the 1855 governor election in Maine.
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How many votes has Samuel Wells received?
Samuel Wells has received 91,969 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | GovernorMaine | Lost | 43,62836.41% | Hannibal Hamlin George F. Patten |
| 1855 | GovernorMaine | Lost | 48,34143.76% | Anson Morrill Isaac Reed |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q848367). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “Samuel Wells: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/samuel-wells. Accessed [date].