Thomas Steere

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1871
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Steere5,347
Opponents8,721
1
Elections run

Thomas Steere, a Democratic politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1871 governor election in Rhode Island to Seth Padelford, receiving 5,347 votes (38.01%).

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How many votes has Thomas Steere received?

Thomas Steere has received 5,347 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Steere’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1871GovernorRhode IslandLost5,34738.01%Seth Padelford
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