George Francis Train

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1868
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Train2,583
Opponents20,558
1
Elections run

George Francis Train, a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1868 U.S. House election in New York's District 5 to John Morrissey, receiving 2,583 votes (11.16%).

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How many votes has George Francis Train received?

George Francis Train has received 2,583 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George Francis Train’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1868U.S. HouseNew YorkLost2,58311.16%John Morrissey
James M McCartin
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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.