Barnum
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- prohibition
- On the ballot
- 1888
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barnum2,284
Opponents33,588
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Elections run
Barnum, a Prohibition politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 U.S. House election in New York's District 31 to John Sawyer, receiving 2,284 votes (6.37%).
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How many votes has Barnum received?
Barnum has received 2,284 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | U.S. HouseNew York | Lost | 2,2846.37% | John Sawyer R S Stevens |
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