Walter Muir

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
North Dakota
Party
Farmers' Alliance
On the ballot
1890
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Muir4,821
Opponents31,657
1
Elections run

Walter Muir, a Farmers' Alliance politician from North Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1890 governor election in North Dakota to Andrew H. Burke, receiving 4,821 votes (13.22%).

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How many votes has Walter Muir received?

Walter Muir has received 4,821 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter Muir’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1890GovernorNorth DakotaLost4,82113.22%Andrew H. Burke
William N. Roach
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