Stewart L. Woodford, Gubernatorial candidate

Stewart L. Woodford

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
September 3, 1835
Died
February 14, 1913
Age at death
77
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Woodford366,424
Opponents399,490
1
Elections run

Stewart L. Woodford (1835–1913), a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 governor election in New York to John T. Hoffman, receiving 366,424 votes (47.84%).

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How many votes has Stewart L. Woodford received?

Stewart L. Woodford has received 366,424 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Stewart L. Woodford’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870GovernorNew YorkLost366,42447.84%John T. Hoffman
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