Elbert Gantt

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Louisiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1872
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gantt4,701
Opponents22,120
1
Elections run

Elbert Gantt, a Republican politician from Louisiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1872 U.S. House election in Louisiana's District 3 to Chester Darrall, receiving 4,701 votes (17.53%).

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How many votes has Elbert Gantt received?

Elbert Gantt has received 4,701 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Elbert Gantt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1872U.S. HouseLouisianaLost4,70117.53%Chester Darrall
J B Price
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.