William B. Kinkead

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Conservative Party
On the ballot
1867
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kinkead13,167
Opponents124,155
1
Elections run

William B. Kinkead, a Conservative politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1867 governor election in Kentucky to John L Helm, receiving 13,167 votes (9.58%).

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How many votes has William B. Kinkead received?

William B. Kinkead has received 13,167 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William B. Kinkead’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1867GovernorKentuckyLost13,1679.58%John L Helm
Sidney M. Barnes
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