Thomas Chipman McRae, Governor

Thomas Chipman McRae

Governor
Born
December 21, 1851
Died
June 2, 1929
Age at death
77
Home state
Arkansas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1920–1922
Career timeline
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McRae223,624
Opponents90,032
2
Elections run

Between 1920 and 1922, Thomas Chipman McRae ran in 2 governor elections, winning all 2. McRae's biggest single-election total was 123,637 votes, in the 1920 governor election in Arkansas. McRae's closest win came in the 1922 governor election in Arkansas, decided by 71,932 votes.

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How many votes has Thomas Chipman McRae received?

Thomas Chipman McRae has received 223,624 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.

Election history

Thomas Chipman McRae’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1922GovernorArkansasWon99,98778.09%John W. Grabiel
1920GovernorArkansasWon123,63765.02%Wallace Townsend
Josiah H. Blount
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