William H. Calkins, Gubernatorial candidate

William H. Calkins

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
February 18, 1842
Died
January 29, 1894
Age at death
51
Home state
Indiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1884
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Calkins237,748
Opponents245,130
1
Elections run

William H. Calkins (1842–1894), a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1884 governor election in Indiana to Isaac P. Gray, receiving 237,748 votes (48.02%).

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How many votes has William H. Calkins received?

William H. Calkins has received 237,748 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William H. Calkins’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1884GovernorIndianaLost237,74848.02%Isaac P. Gray
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