Daniel Kerr, U.S. House candidate

Daniel Kerr

U.S. House candidate
Born
June 18, 1836
Died
October 8, 1916
Age at death
80
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1900
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kerr18,266
Opponents27,292
1
Elections run

Daniel Kerr (1836–1916), a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1900 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 5 to Robert Cousins, receiving 18,266 votes (40.09%).

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How many votes has Daniel Kerr received?

Daniel Kerr has received 18,266 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Daniel Kerr’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1900U.S. HouseIowaLost18,26640.09%Robert Cousins
George Slade

Thomas Swearingen

S S Wright

David Brown
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