George Atkinson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
West Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1888
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Atkinson19,242
Opponents19,643
1
Elections run

George Atkinson, a Republican politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 U.S. House election in West Virginia's District 1 to John Pendleton, receiving 19,242 votes (49.48%).

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How many votes has George Atkinson received?

George Atkinson has received 19,242 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George Atkinson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1888U.S. HouseWest VirginiaLost19,24249.48%John Pendleton
B F Meyer

J E Stealy

William Weekley

G W Hayes

W Strey
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