William F. White
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 1, 1816
- Died
- May 16, 1890
- Age at death
- 74
- Home state
- California
- Party
- Workingmen's
- On the ballot
- 1879
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
White44,482
Opponents115,632
1
Elections run
William F. White (1816–1890), a Workingmen's politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1879 governor election in California to George Clement Perkins, receiving 44,482 votes (27.76%).
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How many votes has William F. White received?
William F. White has received 44,482 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | GovernorCalifornia | Lost | 44,48227.76% | George Clement Perkins Hugh J. Glenn |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q130421172). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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