Chesselden Ellis
★ U.S. Representative
- Born
- January 1, 1808
- Died
- May 10, 1854
- Age at death
- 46
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1842–1844
1-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ellis15,452
Opponents15,896
2
Elections run
Between 1842 and 1844, Chesselden Ellis ran in 2 U.S. House elections, winning 1 and losing 1. Ellis's biggest single-election total was 8,124 votes, in the 1844 U.S. House election in New York's District 16. Ellis's closest win came in the 1842 U.S. House election in New York's District 16, decided by 218 votes.
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How many votes has Chesselden Ellis received?
Chesselden Ellis has received 15,452 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 1–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | U.S. HouseNew York | Lost | 8,12448.36% | Hugh White Smith (head-to-head) |
| 1842 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 7,32850.37% | Linn Smith (head-to-head) |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q3388780). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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