Benjamin Sebley

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1878
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sebley2,306
Opponents15,738
1
Elections run

Benjamin Sebley, an Independent politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1878 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 3 to Hiram Barber, receiving 2,306 votes (12.78%).

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How many votes has Benjamin Sebley received?

Benjamin Sebley has received 2,306 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin Sebley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1878U.S. HouseIllinoisLost2,30612.78%Hiram Barber
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