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Theodore Sweetser

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1866
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sweetser26,671
Opponents91,980
1
Elections run

Theodore Sweetser, a Democratic politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1866 governor election in Massachusetts to Alexander Bullock, receiving 26,671 votes (22.46%).

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How many votes has Theodore Sweetser received?

Theodore Sweetser has received 26,671 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Theodore Sweetser’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1866GovernorMassachusettsLost26,67122.46%Alexander Bullock
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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.