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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dayton1.3M
Opponents2.7M
Total Electoral Votes
Dayton114
Opponents182
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Elections run
As a running mate, Dayton is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.
William L. Dayton, a Republican politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 U.S. presidential election to James Buchanan, receiving 1,341,264 votes (33.1%).
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How many votes has William L. Dayton received?
William L. Dayton has received 1,341,264 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 114 electoral votes.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | Vice Presidentwith John C. Fremont | Lost | 1,341,264 (33.1%)114 EV | James Buchanan Millard Fillmore |
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