Backhouse
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- american
- On the ballot
- 1858
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Backhouse974
Opponents16,634
1
Elections run
Backhouse, an American politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1858 U.S. House election in New York's District 2 to James Humphrey, receiving 974 votes (5.53%).
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How many votes has Backhouse received?
Backhouse has received 974 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | U.S. HouseNew York | Lost | 9745.53% | James Humphrey Litchfield George Taylor |
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