Thomas Ewing Jr., Gubernatorial candidate

Thomas Ewing Jr.

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
August 7, 1829
Died
January 21, 1896
Age at death
66
Home state
Ohio
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1879
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.319,132
Opponents336,261
1
Elections run

Thomas Ewing Jr. (1829–1896), a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1879 governor election in Ohio to Charles Foster, receiving 319,132 votes (47.69%).

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How many votes has Thomas Ewing Jr. received?

Thomas Ewing Jr. has received 319,132 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Ewing Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1879GovernorOhioLost319,13247.69%Charles Foster
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