Thomas Samuel Ashe, Gubernatorial candidate

Thomas Samuel Ashe

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
July 19, 1812
Died
February 4, 1887
Age at death
74
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Conservative Party
On the ballot
1868
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ashe73,600
Opponents92,235
1
Elections run

Thomas Samuel Ashe (1812–1887), a Conservative politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1868 governor election in North Carolina to William Woods Holden, receiving 73,600 votes (44.28%).

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How many votes has Thomas Samuel Ashe received?

Thomas Samuel Ashe has received 73,600 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Samuel Ashe’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1868GovernorNorth CarolinaLost73,60044.28%William Woods Holden
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