William Peckham

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Constitutional
On the ballot
1837
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Peckham946
Opponents2,716
1
Elections run

William Peckham, a Constitutional politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1837 governor election in Rhode Island to John Brown Francis, receiving 946 votes (25.46%).

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How many votes has William Peckham received?

William Peckham has received 946 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Peckham’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1837GovernorRhode IslandLost94625.46%John Brown Francis
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