William A. Newell
★ Governor
- Born
- September 5, 1817
- Died
- August 8, 1901
- Age at death
- 83
- Home state
- New Jersey
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1856–1877
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Newell135,897
Opponents146,083
2
Elections run
Between 1856 and 1877, William A. Newell ran in 2 governor elections, winning 1 and losing 1. Newell's biggest single-election total was 85,094 votes, in the 1877 governor election in New Jersey. Newell's closest win came in the 1856 governor election in New Jersey, decided by 2,557 votes.
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How many votes has William A. Newell received?
William A. Newell has received 135,897 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 1–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | GovernorNew Jersey | Lost | 85,09444.92% | George B. McClellan |
| 1856 | GovernorNew Jersey | Won | 50,80351.29% | William Cowper Alexander |
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