Bening
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Georgia
- Party
- southern rights whig
- On the ballot
- 1851
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bening6,985
Opponents8,107
1
Elections run
Bening, a Southern Rights Whig politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1851 U.S. House election in Georgia's District 2 to James Johnson, receiving 6,985 votes (46.28%).
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How many votes has Bening received?
Bening has received 6,985 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | U.S. HouseGeorgia | Lost | 6,98546.28% | James Johnson |
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