William B. Meares
Gubernatorial candidate
- Home state
- North Carolina
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1835
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Meares86
Opponents103
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Elections run
William B. Meares, a Whig politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1835 governor election in North Carolina to Richard Dobbs Spaight Jr., receiving 86 votes (44.33%).
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How many votes has William B. Meares received?
William B. Meares has received 86 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 | GovernorNorth Carolina | Lost | 8644.33% | Richard Dobbs Spaight Jr. |
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