William B. Rochester

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 29, 1789
Died
June 14, 1838
Age at death
49
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1826
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rochester96,135
Opponents99,785
1
Elections run

William B. Rochester (1789–1838), a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1826 governor election in New York to DeWitt Clinton, receiving 96,135 votes (49.07%).

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How many votes has William B. Rochester received?

William B. Rochester has received 96,135 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William B. Rochester’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1826GovernorNew YorkLost96,13549.07%DeWitt Clinton
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