Thomas J. Anderson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1887
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Anderson153,706
Opponents169,596
1
Elections run

Thomas J. Anderson, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1887 governor election in Iowa to William Larrabee, receiving 153,706 votes (45.47%).

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How many votes has Thomas J. Anderson received?

Thomas J. Anderson has received 153,706 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas J. Anderson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1887GovernorIowaLost153,70645.47%William Larrabee
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