Byron B Godfrey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1888
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Godfrey2,058
Opponents50,108
1
Elections run

Byron B Godfrey, a Prohibition politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 5 to Charles Belknap, receiving 2,058 votes (3.95%).

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How many votes has Byron B Godfrey received?

Byron B Godfrey has received 2,058 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Byron B Godfrey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1888U.S. HouseMichiganLost2,0583.95%Charles Belknap
Melbourne Ford

George H Lafleur
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