George G Leiper, U.S. House candidate

George G Leiper

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 3, 1786
Died
November 18, 1868
Age at death
82
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1818
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Leiper4,261
Opponents35,452
1
Elections run

George G Leiper (1786–1868), a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1818 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 1 to John Sergeant, receiving 4,261 votes (10.73%).

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How many votes has George G Leiper received?

George G Leiper has received 4,261 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George G Leiper’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1818U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost4,26110.73%John Sergeant
Joseph Hemphill

Samuel Edwards

Thomas Forrest

Mark J Biddle

D W Connelly

Jacob Sommer

Charles W Hare
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