William Wirt

Presidential nominee
Party
Anti-Masonic
On the ballot
1832
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wirt100,715
Opponents1.2M
Total Electoral Votes
Wirt7
Opponents268
1
Elections run

William Wirt, an Anti-Masonic politician, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1832 U.S. presidential election to Andrew Jackson, receiving 100,715 votes (7.8%).

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How many votes has William Wirt received?

William Wirt has received 100,715 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1, plus 7 electoral votes.

Election history

William Wirt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1832Presidentwith Amos EllmakerLost100,715 (7.8%)7 EVAndrew Jackson
Henry Clay
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