Benjamin Thornley

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1960
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thornley15,208
Opponents71,894
1
Elections run

Benjamin Thornley, a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1960 U.S. House election in New York's District 23 to Jacob Gilbert, receiving 15,208 votes (17.46%).

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How many votes has Benjamin Thornley received?

Benjamin Thornley has received 15,208 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Benjamin Thornley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1960U.S. HouseNew YorkLost15,20817.46%Jacob Gilbert
Nicholas B Gyory
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