Edgar O Eakin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Eakin70,581
Opponents128,645
1
Elections run

Edgar O Eakin, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 11 to Chauncey Reed, receiving 70,581 votes (35.43%).

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How many votes has Edgar O Eakin received?

Edgar O Eakin has received 70,581 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edgar O Eakin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseIllinoisLost70,58135.43%Chauncey Reed
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