George Wilkes

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wilkes7,348
Opponents17,088
1
Elections run

George Wilkes, a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in New York's District 8 to James Brooks, receiving 7,348 votes (30.07%).

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How many votes has George Wilkes received?

George Wilkes has received 7,348 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George Wilkes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HouseNew YorkLost7,34830.07%James Brooks
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