Benjamin C Elliott

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Louisiana
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1888
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Elliott8,947
Opponents9,121
1
Elections run

Benjamin C Elliott, a Democratic politician from Louisiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 U.S. House election in Louisiana's District 2 to Hamilton Coleman, receiving 8,947 votes (49.51%).

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How many votes has Benjamin C Elliott received?

Benjamin C Elliott has received 8,947 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin C Elliott’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1888U.S. HouseLouisianaLost8,94749.51%Hamilton Coleman
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