Washington I. Babb

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1895
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Babb149,428
Opponents240,897
1
Elections run

Washington I. Babb, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1895 governor election in Iowa to Francis M. Drake, receiving 149,428 votes (37.23%).

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How many votes has Washington I. Babb received?

Washington I. Babb has received 149,428 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Washington I. Babb’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1895GovernorIowaLost149,42837.23%Francis M. Drake
Sylvanus B. Crane Jr.
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