William F. Samford

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1859
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Samford19,745
Opponents52,786
1
Elections run

William F. Samford, a Democratic politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1859 governor election in Alabama to Andrew B. Moore, receiving 19,745 votes (27.22%).

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How many votes has William F. Samford received?

William F. Samford has received 19,745 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William F. Samford’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1859GovernorAlabamaLost19,74527.22%Andrew B. Moore
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