George W Abbey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Abbey1,930
Opponents35,916
1
Elections run

George W Abbey, a Prohibition politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 8 to Timothy Tarsney, receiving 1,930 votes (5.1%).

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How many votes has George W Abbey received?

George W Abbey has received 1,930 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George W Abbey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886U.S. HouseMichiganLost1,9305.1%Timothy Tarsney
Roswell G Horr
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