Sidney M. Barnes

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1867
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barnes33,939
Opponents103,383
1
Elections run

Sidney M. Barnes, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1867 governor election in Kentucky to John L Helm, receiving 33,939 votes (24.72%).

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How many votes has Sidney M. Barnes received?

Sidney M. Barnes has received 33,939 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Sidney M. Barnes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1867GovernorKentuckyLost33,93924.72%John L Helm
William B. Kinkead
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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.