Charles S Wharton

U.S. House candidate
Born
April 22, 1875
Died
September 4, 1939
Age at death
64
Home state
Illinois
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wharton12,196
Opponents18,174
1
Elections run

Charles S Wharton (1875–1939), a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 4 to James McDermott, receiving 12,196 votes (40.16%).

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How many votes has Charles S Wharton received?

Charles S Wharton has received 12,196 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles S Wharton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908U.S. HouseIllinoisLost12,19640.16%James McDermott
Frederick G Wellman

J P Baldwin
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