Thomas Watkins Ligon
★ Governor
- Born
- May 10, 1810
- Died
- January 12, 1881
- Age at death
- 70
- Home state
- Maryland
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1853
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ligon39,087
Opponents34,939
1
Elections run
Thomas Watkins Ligon (1810–1881), a Democratic politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1853 governor election in Maryland with 39,087 votes (52.8%), defeating Richard Bowie.
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How many votes has Thomas Watkins Ligon received?
Thomas Watkins Ligon has received 39,087 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | GovernorMaryland | Won | 39,08752.8% | Richard Bowie |
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