Archibald Sprott

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sprott236
Opponents43,741
1
Elections run

Archibald Sprott, a Prohibition politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 4 to Daniel Mills, receiving 236 votes (0.54%).

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How many votes has Archibald Sprott received?

Archibald Sprott has received 236 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Archibald Sprott’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896U.S. HouseIllinoisLost2360.54%Daniel Mills
James McAndrews

James E Gillis

Charles Woodman

J Augustus Weaver
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