Benjamin F Ham

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ham19,021
Opponents23,352
1
Elections run

Benjamin F Ham, a Democratic politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 9 to Joseph Cheadle, receiving 19,021 votes (44.89%).

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How many votes has Benjamin F Ham received?

Benjamin F Ham has received 19,021 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin F Ham’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886U.S. HouseIndianaLost19,02144.89%Joseph Cheadle
Charles E Hendry
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