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Augustine H Shepperd

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 24, 1792
Died
July 11, 1864
Age at death
72
Home state
North Carolina
Party
whig
On the ballot
1839
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shepperd3,696
Opponents3,743
1
Elections run

Augustine H Shepperd (1792–1864), a Whig politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1839 U.S. House election in North Carolina's District 9 to John Hill, receiving 3,696 votes (49.68%).

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How many votes has Augustine H Shepperd received?

Augustine H Shepperd has received 3,696 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Augustine H Shepperd’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1839U.S. HouseNorth CarolinaLost3,69649.68%John Hill
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