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Also Known As Alton Brooks Parker
Born May 14, 1852 • Cortland • New York
Died May 10, 1926 (aged 73) • New York City • New York
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In United States presidential election of 1904

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Map of the United States showing the results of the 1904 presidential election by state. States won by Theodore Roosevelt (Republican) are shaded in red, covering most of the country, while states won by Alton B. Parker (Democratic) are shaded in blue, primarily in the South. Electoral vote counts are indicated for each state, and a note shows Maryland split its electoral votes.
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