Thomas Jefferson Wells
Gubernatorial candidate
- Home state
- Louisiana
- Party
- Know Nothing
- On the ballot
- 1859
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wells10,805
Opponents16,306
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Elections run
Thomas Jefferson Wells, a Know Nothing politician from Louisiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1859 governor election in Louisiana to Thomas Overton Moore, receiving 10,805 votes (39.85%).
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How many votes has Thomas Jefferson Wells received?
Thomas Jefferson Wells has received 10,805 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | GovernorLouisiana | Lost | 10,80539.85% | Thomas Overton Moore |
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