Townsend E. Gidley
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- July 20, 1805
- Died
- October 8, 1888
- Age at death
- 83
- Home state
- Michigan
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1851
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gidley16,901
Opponents23,827
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Elections run
Townsend E. Gidley (1805–1888), a Whig politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1851 governor election in Michigan to Robert McClelland, receiving 16,901 votes (41.34%).
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How many votes has Townsend E. Gidley received?
Townsend E. Gidley has received 16,901 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | GovernorMichigan | Lost | 16,90141.34% | Robert McClelland |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q59130449). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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