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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Butler1.2M
Opponents1.4M
Total Electoral Votes
Butler127
Opponents163
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Elections run
As a running mate, Butler is credited with the ticket’s popular and electoral votes. A vote for the ticket counts for both names on it.
William Orlando Butler, a Democratic politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1848 U.S. presidential election to Zachary Taylor, receiving 1,220,544 votes (42.5%).
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How many votes has William Orlando Butler received?
William Orlando Butler has received 1,220,544 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 127 electoral votes.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | Vice Presidentwith Lewis Cass | Lost | 1,220,544 (42.5%)127 EV | Zachary Taylor |
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