Benjamin Poole

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
people's
On the ballot
1862
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Poole5,398
Opponents8,505
1
Elections run

Benjamin Poole, a People's politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1862 U.S. House election in Massachusetts's District 5 to John Alley, receiving 5,398 votes (38.74%).

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How many votes has Benjamin Poole received?

Benjamin Poole has received 5,398 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin Poole’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1862U.S. HouseMassachusettsLost5,39838.74%John Alley
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