Burges
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Rhode Island
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1835
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burges3,776
Opponents11,585
1
Elections run
Burges, a Whig politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1835 U.S. House election in Rhode Island's at-large district to William Sprague, receiving 3,776 votes (24.51%).
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How many votes has Burges received?
Burges has received 3,776 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 | U.S. HouseRhode Island | Lost | 3,77624.51% | William Sprague Dutee Pearce Cranston Ruyers |
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