Asa Biggs, U.S. House candidate

Asa Biggs

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 4, 1811
Died
March 6, 1878
Age at death
67
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1847
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Biggs3,071
Opponents3,795
1
Elections run

Asa Biggs (1811–1878), a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1847 U.S. House election in North Carolina's District 9 to David Outlaw, receiving 3,071 votes (44.73%).

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How many votes has Asa Biggs received?

Asa Biggs has received 3,071 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Asa Biggs’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1847U.S. HouseNorth CarolinaLost3,07144.73%David Outlaw
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