William R. Shafter
Gubernatorial candidate
- Home state
- Vermont
- Party
- Liberty Party
- On the ballot
- 1844–1845
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shafter12,152
Opponents90,559
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Elections run
Between 1844 and 1845, William R. Shafter ran in 2 governor elections, losing all 2. Shafter's biggest single-election total was 6,534 votes, in the 1845 governor election in Vermont.
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How many votes has William R. Shafter received?
William R. Shafter has received 12,152 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 | GovernorVermont | Lost | 6,53413.54% | William Slade (head-to-head) Daniel Kellogg (head-to-head) |
| 1844 | GovernorVermont | Lost | 5,61810.24% | William Slade (head-to-head) Daniel Kellogg (head-to-head) |
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