Wyatt P. Exum

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 1, 1836
Died
January 1, 1911
Age at death
75
Home state
North Carolina
Party
People's Party
On the ballot
1892
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Exum47,747
Opponents230,008
1
Elections run

Wyatt P. Exum (1836–1911), a People's politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1892 governor election in North Carolina to Elias Carr, receiving 47,747 votes (17%).

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How many votes has Wyatt P. Exum received?

Wyatt P. Exum has received 47,747 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Wyatt P. Exum’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1892GovernorNorth CarolinaLost47,74717%Elias Carr
David M Furches
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q116214704). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.