William H. Webster

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1878
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Webster13,473
Opponents38,944
1
Elections run

William H. Webster, a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1878 governor election in Nebraska to Albinus Nance, receiving 13,473 votes (25.7%).

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How many votes has William H. Webster received?

William H. Webster has received 13,473 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William H. Webster’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1878GovernorNebraskaLost13,47325.7%Albinus Nance
Levi G. Todd
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