Thomas Posey, Gubernatorial candidate

Thomas Posey

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
July 9, 1750
Died
March 19, 1818
Age at death
67
Home state
Indiana
Party
Nonpartisan candidate
On the ballot
1816
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Posey3,934
Opponents5,211
1
Elections run

Thomas Posey (1750–1818), a Nonpartisan Candidate politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1816 governor election in Indiana to Jonathan Jennings, receiving 3,934 votes (43.02%).

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How many votes has Thomas Posey received?

Thomas Posey has received 3,934 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Posey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1816GovernorIndianaLost3,93443.02%Jonathan Jennings
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q885976). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.