Ebenezer Shields
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- December 22, 1778
- Died
- April 21, 1846
- Age at death
- 67
- Home state
- Tennessee
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1839–1841
0-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shields4,338
Opponents8,465
2
Elections run
Between 1839 and 1841, Ebenezer Shields ran in 2 U.S. House elections, losing all 2. Shields's biggest single-election total was 3,668 votes, in the 1839 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 10.
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How many votes has Ebenezer Shields received?
Ebenezer Shields has received 4,338 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 0–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 | U.S. HouseTennessee | Lost | 67016.27% | Aaron Brown (head-to-head) |
| 1839 | U.S. HouseTennessee | Lost | 3,66842.23% | Aaron Brown (head-to-head) |
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