Augustus Hand
★ U.S. Representative
- Born
- September 4, 1803
- Died
- March 8, 1878
- Age at death
- 74
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1838–1840
1-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hand9,587
Opponents10,342
2
Elections run
Between 1838 and 1840, Augustus Hand ran in 2 U.S. House elections, winning 1 and losing 1. Hand's biggest single-election total was 5,107 votes, in the 1840 U.S. House election in New York's District 13. Hand's closest win came in the 1838 U.S. House election in New York's District 13, decided by 44 votes.
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How many votes has Augustus Hand received?
Augustus Hand has received 9,587 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 1–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | U.S. HouseNew York | Lost | 5,10746.37% | Thomas Tomlinson |
| 1838 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 4,48050.25% | Thomas Tomlinson |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against the Congressional Bioguide (H000152) and Wikidata (Q2514201). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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