Ernest Linoln Howard

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1904
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Howard2,443
Opponents7,986
1
Elections run

Ernest Linoln Howard, a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1904 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 8 to John Rixey, receiving 2,443 votes (23.43%).

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How many votes has Ernest Linoln Howard received?

Ernest Linoln Howard has received 2,443 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ernest Linoln Howard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1904U.S. HouseVirginiaLost2,44323.43%John Rixey
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