Forbes
(name as recorded in the historical source)
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Virginia
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1849
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Forbes2,078
Opponents2,163
1
Elections run
Forbes, a Whig politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1849 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 8 to Alexander Holladay, receiving 2,078 votes (49%).
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How many votes has Forbes received?
Forbes has received 2,078 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | U.S. HouseVirginia | Lost | 2,07849% | Alexander Holladay |
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