Stephen C. Phillips, Gubernatorial candidate

Stephen C. Phillips

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
November 4, 1801
Died
June 26, 1857
Age at death
55
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Free Soil Party
On the ballot
1849
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Phillips25,247
Opponents84,049
1
Elections run

Stephen C. Phillips (1801–1857), a Free Soil politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1849 governor election in Massachusetts to George N. Briggs, receiving 25,247 votes (23.06%).

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How many votes has Stephen C. Phillips received?

Stephen C. Phillips has received 25,247 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Stephen C. Phillips’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1849GovernorMassachusettsLost25,24723.06%George N. Briggs
George S Boutwell
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