William Ross Wagstaff

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kansas
Party
Union
On the ballot
1862
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wagstaff5,463
Opponents10,090
1
Elections run

William Ross Wagstaff, a Union politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1862 governor election in Kansas to Thomas Carney, receiving 5,463 votes (35.13%).

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How many votes has William Ross Wagstaff received?

William Ross Wagstaff has received 5,463 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Ross Wagstaff’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1862GovernorKansasLost5,46335.13%Thomas Carney
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