Ames
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Connecticut
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1851
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ames5,810
Opponents6,472
1
Elections run
Ames, a Whig politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1851 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 3 to Chauncey Cleveland, receiving 5,810 votes (47.29%).
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How many votes has Ames received?
Ames has received 5,810 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | U.S. HouseConnecticut | Lost | 5,81047.29% | Chauncey Cleveland Williams |
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