William Alexander Richardson
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 16, 1811
- Died
- December 27, 1875
- Age at death
- 64
- Home state
- Illinois
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1856
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Richardson106,769
Opponents130,554
1
Elections run
William Alexander Richardson (1811–1875), a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 governor election in Illinois to William Henry Bissell, receiving 106,769 votes (44.99%).
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How many votes has William Alexander Richardson received?
William Alexander Richardson has received 106,769 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | GovernorIllinois | Lost | 106,76944.99% | William Henry Bissell Buckner Stith Morris |
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