Thomas McKnight
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- March 10, 1787
- Died
- December 1, 1865
- Age at death
- 78
- Home state
- Iowa
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1846–1847
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McKnight12,252
Opponents12,786
2
Elections run
Between 1846 and 1847, Thomas McKnight ran in 2 elections across 2 offices (Governor and U.S. House), losing all 2. McKnight's biggest single-election total was 7,379 votes, in the 1846 governor election in Iowa.
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How many votes has Thomas McKnight received?
Thomas McKnight has received 12,252 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | U.S. HouseIowa | Lost | 4,87348.57% | Shepherd Leffler |
| 1846 | GovernorIowa | Lost | 7,37949.18% | Ansel Briggs |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q7792333). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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