Calvin W Gilfillan, U.S. House candidate

Calvin W Gilfillan

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 20, 1832
Died
December 2, 1901
Age at death
69
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gilfillan13,377
Opponents14,146
1
Elections run

Calvin W Gilfillan (1832–1901), a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 20 to Samuel Griffith, receiving 13,377 votes (48.6%).

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How many votes has Calvin W Gilfillan received?

Calvin W Gilfillan has received 13,377 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Calvin W Gilfillan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost13,37748.6%Samuel Griffith
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