Thomas Butler
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- April 14, 1785
- Died
- August 7, 1847
- Age at death
- 62
- Home state
- Louisiana
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1828
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Butler1,562
Opponents3,372
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Elections run
Thomas Butler (1785–1847), a Republican politician from Louisiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1828 governor election in Louisiana to Pierre Derbigny, receiving 1,562 votes (21.45%).
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How many votes has Thomas Butler received?
Thomas Butler has received 1,562 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1828 | GovernorLouisiana | Lost | 1,56221.45% | Pierre Derbigny |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q1493140). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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