Halbert Barton

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barton6,248
Opponents89,791
1
Elections run

Halbert Barton, a Socialist politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 U.S. House election in Idaho's at-large district to Thomas R Hamer, receiving 6,248 votes (6.51%).

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How many votes has Halbert Barton received?

Halbert Barton has received 6,248 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Halbert Barton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908U.S. HouseIdahoLost6,2486.51%Thomas R Hamer
James L McClear

William G Light

Ernest C Grant
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.