William Kelly

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1860
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kelly294,812
Opponents358,272
1
Elections run

William Kelly, a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1860 governor election in New York to Edwin D. Morgan, receiving 294,812 votes (43.8%).

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How many votes has William Kelly received?

William Kelly has received 294,812 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Kelly’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1860GovernorNew YorkLost294,81243.8%Edwin D. Morgan
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