Ambrose E Burnside
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- May 23, 1824
- Died
- September 13, 1881
- Age at death
- 57
- Home state
- Rhode Island
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1857
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burnside1,961
Opponents5,442
1
Elections run
Ambrose E Burnside (1824–1881), a Democratic politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1857 U.S. House election in Rhode Island's District 1 to Nathaniel Durfee, receiving 1,961 votes (26.43%).
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How many votes has Ambrose E Burnside received?
Ambrose E Burnside has received 1,961 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | U.S. HouseRhode Island | Lost | 1,96126.43% | Nathaniel Durfee |
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