Giles M Hillyer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Mississippi
Party
whig
On the ballot
1855
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hillyer4,178
Opponents5,887
1
Elections run

Giles M Hillyer, a Whig politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1855 U.S. House election in Mississippi's District 5 to John Quitman, receiving 4,178 votes (41.51%).

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How many votes has Giles M Hillyer received?

Giles M Hillyer has received 4,178 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Giles M Hillyer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1855U.S. HouseMississippiLost4,17841.51%John Quitman
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