Tom Horner

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Independence Party of Minnesota
On the ballot
2010
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Horner251,487
Opponents1.8M
1
Elections run

Tom Horner, an Independence Party Of Minnesota politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2010 governor election in Minnesota to Mark Dayton, receiving 251,487 votes (11.94%).

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How many votes has Tom Horner received?

Tom Horner has received 251,487 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Tom Horner’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2010GovernorMinnesotaLost251,48711.94%Mark Dayton
Tom Emmer
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