William Goebel
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- January 4, 1856
- Died
- February 3, 1900
- Age at death
- 44
- Home state
- Kentucky
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1899
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Goebel191,331
Opponents193,714
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Elections run
William Goebel (1856–1900), a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1899 governor election in Kentucky to William S. Taylor, receiving 191,331 votes (47.48%).
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How many votes has William Goebel received?
William Goebel has received 191,331 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | GovernorKentucky | Lost | 191,33147.48% | William S. Taylor |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q732204). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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