Gilbert O Shove

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1878
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shove4,934
Opponents22,437
1
Elections run

Gilbert O Shove, a Prohibition politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1878 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 20 to Amos Townsend, receiving 4,934 votes (18.03%).

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How many votes has Gilbert O Shove received?

Gilbert O Shove has received 4,934 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Gilbert O Shove’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1878U.S. HouseOhioLost4,93418.03%Amos Townsend
Joseph M Poe

William H Doan
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