Thomas Theodore Crittenden, Governor

Thomas Theodore Crittenden

Governor
Born
January 1, 1832
Died
May 29, 1909
Age at death
77
Home state
Missouri
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1880
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Crittenden207,670
Opponents189,976
1
Elections run

Thomas Theodore Crittenden (1832–1909), a Democratic politician from Missouri, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1880 governor election in Missouri with 207,670 votes (52.23%), defeating David Patterson Dyer and Luman Brown.

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How many votes has Thomas Theodore Crittenden received?

Thomas Theodore Crittenden has received 207,670 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Thomas Theodore Crittenden’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1880GovernorMissouriWon207,67052.23%David Patterson Dyer
Luman Brown
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