Arnett

(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1853
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Arnett428
Opponents7,890
1
Elections run

Arnett, an Independent politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1853 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 5 to Thomas Bocock, receiving 428 votes (5.15%).

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How many votes has Arnett received?

Arnett has received 428 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Arnett’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1853U.S. HouseVirginiaLost4285.15%Thomas Bocock
Wootton
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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.