William A. Jacobs

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Socialist Party of America
On the ballot
1910
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jacobs39,547
Opponents272,061
1
Elections run

William A. Jacobs, a Socialist Party Of America politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1910 governor election in Wisconsin to Francis E. McGovern, receiving 39,547 votes (12.38%).

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How many votes has William A. Jacobs received?

William A. Jacobs has received 39,547 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William A. Jacobs’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1910GovernorWisconsinLost39,54712.38%Francis E. McGovern
Adolph J. Schmitz
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